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This week, Iapetus will pass north of Saturn on June 25, while Mercury continues to move closer to Jupiter in the west, although its brightness is fading. On the evening of June 26, Mercury is expected to shine at magnitude 1.4.
Looking for a sky event this week? Check out our full Sky This Week column. June 25: Iapetus passes north of Saturn Let’s check in on Mercury’s progress. The tiny planet has been moving closer to Jupiter in the west, although Mercury’s brightness has been fading day by day. This evening, Mercury shines at magnitude 1.4, standingContinue reading “The Sky Today on Friday, June 26: Mercury closes in on Jupiter”
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