Observation by Andrew Paterson: Venus and Mercury May 20

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Andrew Paterson

Observer

Andrew Paterson

Observed

2020 May 20 - 19:50

Uploaded

2020 May 21 - 10:05

Objects

Mercury
Venus
Conjunction

Equipment

Nikon Coolpix P900

Exposure

1/10s F4.5 ISO 800

Location

Hill Head

Target name

Venus and Mercury

Title

Venus and Mercury May 20

About this image

A view from our front drive of Venus with Mercury below and to the right as they approach their closest conjunction later this week. Venus is approaching Inferior Conjunction on June 3. Its crescent phase is now easily visible with 10x50 binoculars. Mercury is moving out after Superior Conjunction on May 4 and will remain visible well into June. This is the first time I could see Mercury with the naked eye this apparition.

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