Mercury moves the sun, here you can see it – De Gelderlander

NIJMEGEN / BENNEKOM / ZEVENAAR / LOCHEM – The planet Mercury moves Monday between 13:12 hours and 20:41 hours between the earth and the sun. This is a rare phenomenon. The last time it was visible in this country was May 7, 2003 and the next time it fully seen, will be in 2032. Because observation with the naked eye is dangerous, take care of several observatories in the region accounted for activities where visitors can watch the spectacle.
 

Mercury moves 13 to 14 times per century for the sun along. The next transition should therefore take place in 2019, but this is during sunset which does not show the whole phenomenon. Attention: observation with the naked eye is dangerous and therefore experts warn not to look with binoculars or telescope at the sun.

projection on a screen would be a solution anyway to watch Mercury and the sun. But because Mercury is about 158 ​​times smaller than the sun, it is almost not visible with a projection. Mercury as the sun moves along, there’s even less sunlight here on earth: 0.0040% less sunlight to be exact.

Include in Nijmegen, Ede, Arnhem and Lochem are Monday opportunities to look at the sun. No time to visit one of the observatories? a list of then find tips and tricks .

Nijmegen
The observatory of the Radboud University Nijmegen is open Monday from 12:45 to 19:30 and offers the opportunity through a telescope at the sun to watch. Interested parties can pre-book a free place on the site.

Bennekom

 At the observatory Cancer in Bennekom are members of the building with views and explanations, says Eric Werner. According to him, it is difficult to see the sun the planet from home. “Mercury is three times smaller than Venus, and this planet is hard to see. The dot is even so small that it is only possible to see it with a special telescope that filters sunshine.”

Zevenaar

 For stargazing Corona Borealis are also members solar viewers, says Jaap den Hartog, president of the foundation. “From 13:00 pm Everyone is welcome to watch and listen to our awareness.” Den Hartog also gives a tip along to people who want to see themselves “. It is best to look early afternoon Then there is namely the least cloud cover.” According to Den Hartog, the Mercury junction of historical interest. “Getting them to determine the distance between the sun and the earth by means of this phenomenon.”

Lochem

 The Little Market in Lochem are members of Phoenix observatory ready Monday. Visitors can also free here, through a solar telescope, see the transition of Mercury says Wim Bossink. “We will let attendees watch from 15:00 to 17:00. Self watch the sun is very dangerous fact. This is only possible with eclipse glasses or a real solar telescope.”