Mercury, Venus, Mars

Mercury. The challenge is to find it! It’s bright, but can only be seen soon after sunset or before sunrise. Transits Sun in 2003, 2006

Venus. Brightest object after Sun & Moon. Look for its phases in a telescope. Transits Sun in 2004, 2012

Mars. Red, but small. Don’t try to find its two tiny moons!

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