Southern hemisphere skywatchers are in for a treat this week with the best chances of seeing the Mercury and Jupiter connection.
Co-occurrences occur when the orbit of a solar planet aligns with one another, causing them to appear as if nearby when viewed from Earth.
On Friday morning, the largest planet in our solar system appears near the smallest, with Jupiter and Mercury less than the width of the moon apart.
The last connection between the two planets occurred on December 21, 2018.
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Mercury is difficult to see in the night sky due to its small size and proximity to the sun, but Jupiter appears large and bright, allowing you to see nearby Mercury. lorg.
While in the northern hemisphere the opportunities for vision are slim, those in the southern hemisphere have a better chance of seeing both planets as they rise above the horizon, shortly before sunlight emptied from view.
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Your best chance is about an hour before sunrise on March 5 at 6.46m (AEDT).
It seldom gives a chance to capture a coalition without waiting until the wee hours of the morning,
Look east and with an unobstructed view of the horizon and you should be able to see nearby Jupiter and Mercury, although your numbers will improve with a telescope or binoculars.