Mercury reaches its point of greatest eastern elongation on Friday (July 4), presenting an excellent opportunity to spot the rocky planet during its evening apparition in the post-sunset sky.

This greatest elongation will occur on Friday morning (Jan. 12) at around 10 a.m. EST (1500 GMT) ... our guides to the best telescopes and best binoculars are a great place to start.

Star Gazers STGZ329 September 11-17, 2023 “How to Spot Mercury September 2023” ...

Venus reaches its greatest western elongation (46°) from the Sun at midnight EDT. Earth’s sister planet is now visible in the early-morning sky, and today Venus rises in the east at 3:30 A.M ...

The buds have already reached “peduncle elongation” and we’ve moved our peak bloom forecast forward: It's now March 19 to 23. Accessibility statement Skip to main content.

Cherry blossoms could hit peak bloom in next week as temperatures soar. The blossoms have reached Stage 4 out of 6, or ‘peduncle elongation.’ The peak bloom date could be among the earliest on ...