Mercury at greatest elongation on April 3

<p>This week, Astronomy magazine Editor Emeritus Dave Eicher invites you to check out Mercury, which will be at its greatest elongation on April 3. This is when the planet appears farthest away from the Sun in the morning sky, making it easier to see. Good luck! Video transcript: Welcome to This Week in Astronomy, brought<a class="more-link" href="https://www.astronomy.com/observing/mercury-at-greatest-elongation-on-april-3/">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">"Mercury at greatest elongation on April 3"</span></a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.astronomy.com/observing/mercury-at-greatest-elongation-on-april-3/">Mercury at greatest elongation on April 3</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.astronomy.com">Astronomy Magazine</a>.</p>