Don't Miss Mercury's Peak Visibility Tonight!

Mercury will reach its highest point in the evening sky tonight (April 11), with the closest planet to the sun shining brightly. During its high ascent over Earth, Mercury will be shining at a magnitude of -0.0, according to In the Sky. That's quite bright for the little planet, though it will still be tough to see. Skywatchers should make an effort, however, for good chances to see Mercury aren't terribly common; because Mercury's orbit brings the planet close to the sun, it is normally lost in the glare from our star.