Astronomy Magazine·3 min read·medium
The Sky Today on Sunday, August 2: Mercury at greatest western elongation
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Alison Klesman
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Mercury reaches its greatest western elongation on August 2, offering a prime opportunity for skywatchers to view the planet near the eastern horizon before sunrise. The article also details upcoming celestial alignments involving the Moon, Saturn, and Neptune.
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