Astronomy Tonight: Venus and Mercury

Tonight and for the next several nights, Venus and Mercury will be about 1° apart. One degree is approximately the width of your little finger held at arm's length.

Look very low in the west half an hour after sunset. Venus is the brighter of the two planets. You may need binoculars to see Mercury if it's not dark enough yet.

Tue, August 19

Wednesday, August 20

Thursday, August 21

Friday, August 22

Saturday, August 23