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Mercury reached its greatest eastern elongation at 4 P.M. EDT, standing 25° from the Sun.

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40° N 90° W (western half of the U.S.)

Who
Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, the Moon
What
Mercury reached its greatest eastern elongation at 4 P.M. EDT, standing 25° from the Sun.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:03:36 GMT · 3h 40m ago
Where
40° N 90° W (western half of the U.S.) · 40°, -90°
Why
Mercury reached its greatest eastern elongation from the Sun.
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Astronomers and sky-watchers can observe Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and the Moon in the evening sky, with specific times and visibility details provided for optimal viewing, including a transit of Io and its shadow for those in the western U.S.

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