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How to see Mercury in the night sky – the tiny planet will be visible after sunset this month
Charlotte Edwards, Digital Technology and Science Reporter
May 3 2021, 12:22 ET
MAY is a great month to spot the tiny planet Mercury in the sky.
All you'll need is some binoculars or a telescope and to be in the right spot after sunset.
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That includes stargazers in the UK and the US.
You'll need to look west-northwest around 30 minutes after sunset.
A great date to do this is on May 13 because Mercury will be around for 135 minutes after sunset.
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Look for Mercury 30 minutes after sunsetCredit: Getty