Mercury & the Moon

During the evening of Sunday the 7th of July above the SW – W horizon

the Mag -0.1 planet Mercury will be 2.7° to the south of a 3% lit waxing crescent Moon

 if you plan to observe / image this event

as the Sun will be above the horizon

 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

and remember to dress for the conditions