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    THE PLANETS

    Jan 21, 2021 2 minutes

    Mercury

    Best time to see: 1 February, from 40 minutes after sunset

    Altitude: 5˚ (low)

    Location: Aquarius

    Direction: West-southwest

    Mercury is best seen at the month’s start when it’s visible in the evening sky, setting 70 minutes after the Sun on the 1st. At mag. +1.4,

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