Conjunction of Jupiter and Mercury
- Jupiter and Mercury are in conjunction, appearing very close together in the morning sky.
o - The conjunction occurs in the pre-dawn sky.
o - Look 45–60 minutes before sunrise toward the east-northeastern horizon.
o - The two planets will be close enough to fit comfortably within the field of view of most binoculars, creating a striking pairing against the brightening dawn.
o - However, because they are only about 12° from the Sun, they remain low in the sky and require a clear, unobstructed horizon.
o - Stop using binoculars or a telescope before sunrise to avoid accidentally viewing the Sun.
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