Scheduled air date: 1998 Jun 29-Jul 05

Mercury will be visible for a week of evenings beginning July 4th. Shown about
thirty minutes after sunset for mid-Northern latitudes.

The waxing gibbous Moon can be seen near the Summer-time constellation Scorpius this
weekend (shown for July 4th, 5th and 6th).
If you wish to view illustrations for other episodes, please see our Star Gazer Illustrated directory.
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