Mercury is Visible in January 2014 Evening Sky

Jan. 19, 2014 will be a trademark in this year because Mercury will be visible in the evening sky. The first planet in the solar system will be seen right after sunset in the West around 45 to 60 minutes. Last Dec. 29, 2013 - just days before 2014 - Mercury passed behind the sun and it is seen in the Earth.

Jan. 19 will be the start of the time when you can witness Mercury in the evening. You can observe it anytime in this month. Just keep looking at the sky and learn to wait.

The exact time to see Mercury on Jan. 19 differs worldwide. In the mid Northern places, the Mercury sets a little more than one hour after the sunset - Mercury appears an hour after the sunset. In the Southern Hemisphere, which has mild temperature, Mercury sets not more than one hour after the sundown.

The open space in your place will be a great advantage to you, because you will be able to see Mercury clearer. You'll be amazed to see Mercury's brightness and how beautiful it is. If ever you can't see Mercury, it is maybe you are too early before sunset or also Mercury may be blocked by the thin clouds in your spot. Try looking for other places with clearer view. By using binoculars you might see it. If no sign still, better luck next time.

All throughout Jan. 2014, each day you will see Mercury so don't be upset if you don't see it tonight. Mercury will move away farther the sunset, and will be down later after the sun. As the end of the month approaches, Mercury, as seen in the mid-northern part, will last over one and one half hours.

Mercury's time is indeed very weird compared to other planets here in the solar system. It has the shortest year yet the longest day. One day in Mercury is twice as long as its year. One day in Mercury is equivalent to 176 days here on Earth while one year is only 88 days on Earth. See the big difference?

So, if you want to see Mercury, go out every night and witness this very rare event in the sky. Don't forget to bring binoculars. It is a great help. Mercury will last only this month and when the month ends the Mercury will be seen longer.