Rare Celestial Event Today
It's something that only happens about a dozen times in a century and it's happening today. You shouldn't and can't watch it out your backyard but there is a place you can go to witness the event.
Mercury will be directly between the Earth and the Sun -- it's a special celestial event! The only way to see it is with a telescope that has approved solar filters. You'll be able to see the dark disk of the planet Mercury moving across the face of the Sun.
Chances are, you don't have one of those special telescopes, but Kopernik Observatory does. The really good news is that the weather forecast for today is clear skies.
That way you can watch the transit through telescopes fitted with solar filters and the unique Heliostat which will let many people watch this event at the same time.
The next time that Mercury will be directly between the Earth and the sun will be November 2019.
It's only $5 adults, $3 senior/students and $16 family maximum. Kopernik members get in free. This event runs from 7am-2pm. It's your chance to witness this rare celestial event. Sky conditions can change rapidly so go here for up to date sky and viewing conditions.
If you want to see what it could like and how much bigger the Sun is then Mercury, go here. All I have to say is "Wow."
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