Mercury Transit on Monday: The Gear You Need to Watch It Safely

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Mercury Transit on Monday: The Gear You Need to Watch It Safely
 
Mercury will pass across the face of the sun Monday (May 9) in its first such "transit" since 2006

The Mercury transit which begins Monday at 7:42 a.m. EDT (1142 GMT) and ends at 2:42 p.m. EDT (1842 GMT) — is accessible to amateur astronomers, as long as they have the right equipment to view the safely. Never look directly at the sun without protection; serious and permanent eye damage can result.)
Here's a brief rundown of the ways you can safely watch the transit, either first-hand or live online. [Mercury’s 2016 Transit of the Sun: A Rare Sight (Video)]
 
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