Starwatch: Venus and Mercury align with waning crescent moon
by Stuart Clark from Science | The Guardian on (#5A467)
Observing the sun's nearest neighbour is always a challenge, so find a viewing location with a clear horizon
There is a beautiful alignment to watch out for in the morning sky this week, as the waning crescent moon heads towards the brilliant beacon of Venus and the seldom glimpsed, inner-most planet Mercury.
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