Mercury

[Liz]

Mercury has popped into our western sunset sky, and was last night positioned just above a moon sliver.

[rogerg (Roger)]

Don't see many photo's of this guy!

[Terry B]

Nice
I didn't notice it last night as I was driving home towards the thin cresent of the moon. I will look tonight cloud permitting.

[robin]

Well done...nice image Liz

[Ric]

Very nice Liz, its been a while since I've seen an image of Mercury.

Cheers

[ballaratdragons (Ken)]

That is great, Liz!
Nicely spotted and nicely imaged

[erick (Eric)]

Beautiful Liz, thanks. I saw the sliver last night and the bright spot above it and wondered whether it was Mercury or Spica. I didn't get the chance today to check my software, so now I know.

[mickoking]

Top shot Liz. It is always a treat to see Mercury.

[Portmac]

Very nice shot.
I always forget to have a look for Mercury, maybe tomorrow I will remember.

[edwardsdj (Doug)]

I saw it last night as well. Your image captures the scene beautifully.

I seem to recall reading it will be within 6' of Spica on the 18th which is in only a few nights. Your image has got me keen to check this.

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

I love that you captured Earthshine as well.
Beautiful image Liz.

[Liz]

Thank you all. Last night was also very pretty with Moon just below Spica, and Mercury shining brightly below.

[leon]

Well captured Liz, don't really think about that Planet much, well at least I don't, well done.

Leon

[edwardsdj (Doug)]

Another beautiful image. I love watching the cresent Moon in the sunset.

It seems the closest approach of Mercury to Spica is on the 22nd with a separation of about 7' at 6:30pm. It's such a shame the Moon won't be around to make a great photograph.