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

40° N 90° W, Western half of the U.S.

Who
Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, the Moon, Io
What
Mercury reaches greatest eastern elongation at 4 P.M. EDT, standing 25° from the Sun.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:03:36 GMT · 2h 29m ago
Where
40° N 90° W, Western half of the U.S. · 40°, -90°
Why
Mercury reaches its greatest eastern elongation, making it visible to observers.
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On Monday, June 15, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and the Moon will be visible in the evening sky, offering an opportunity for sky observers to witness multiple celestial bodies lining up. Viewers in the western half of the U.S. can also observe Io's transit across Jupiter.

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