moon's earthshine and mercury
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| Date: | 06.05.2008 | Time: | 19:39 - 20:38 UT, 4s interval |
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| Exposure: | 881 images | Field: | 11.4o x 7.6o |
| Camera: | Nikon D3 | Optics: | f=180mm, 1/4.0 |
| Place: | Tübingen, southern Germany | Observer: | Till Credner |
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The young crescent moon is setting with planet mercury at the western horizon. The entire moon is visible since it is lit by earthshine, sunlight reflected back from planet earth to the moon. Mercury can't be seen very often. And if so, then always in twilight low above the horizon since it is the innermost planet of our solar system.