Super moons, meteor showers and other stargazing and astronomy dates in the UK for 2021
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manchestereveningnews.co.ukJanuary 24The planet Mercury is known for its unusual non-circular orbit and it's only visible for a few weeks at a time as it's usually drowned out by the glare of the sun.And in January and February, it will reach its greatest separation from the sun - known as Mercury at Greatest Eastern Elongation - meaning it will be shining visible in the twilight sky over the UK.
It will reach its optimum point on January 24, and should be visible just after the sun sets. It might be tricky to spot, but there are guides online to help you find where to look.
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