Mercury at greatest eastern elongation

That was earlier today 24th Jan at 18 degrees from the Sun. Here it is this evening, mag -0.6 and 142m km from the Earth. The elusive messenger was visible without optical aid, which is always a thrill -



Finbarr.

What a super shot that is of Mercury, Finbarr!
-0.6 magnitude is spot on.
There is a bit of a yellow hue to it. 
Mercury appears to be nearer to us than the Sun is judging by its distance you have given us. 
Thank you again, 

Aubrey. 

Nice one Finbarr ! It's always difficult to photograph Mercury, observing it is very special also. 

Well done on braving the cold

Keith.

That's right Aubrey, its current distance is 0.94 AU. A little known fact is that Mercury, on average, is closer to the Earth than Venus is...

It was quite a lucky break Keith, looking at the forecast there might not be another opportunity before it closes in on the Sun again.

Finbarr. 

Hi Finbarr, 

Very well done on capturing this beautiful image of Mercury...wonderful stuff!

Clear skies,

Darren.