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When:
29th May 2023 @ 4:30 am – 4:30 pm
2023-05-29T04:30:00+01:00
2023-05-29T16:30:00+01:00
Astronomical Event

From approx 04.30 – 16.30 on Monday the 29th of May above the E / W horizon

the planet Mercury will reach greatest western elongation from the Sun @ 24.9°

The Sun will be present as this event takes place So Please remember your Solar Safety :-

DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN WITHOUT THE CORRECT SOLAR FILTER FITTED TO YOUR EQUIPMENT

OR SOLAR SAFETY GLASSES FOR YOUR EYES

if you plan to observe / image this event remember to dress for the conditions