Mercury is at its brightest and easiest to see tonight
今晚的水星最為明亮，也最容易觀測。
更新於: 2026年6月15日 下午12:20
If you have ever tried to spot Mercury, you know it is notoriously difficult to find.
如果您曾嘗試觀測水星，就會知道它是出了名的難以尋覓。
Often called an elusive planet, Mercury spends most of its time hidden by the overwhelming glare of the Sun.
水星常被稱為「難以捉摸的行星」，大部分時間都隱藏在太陽耀眼的光芒之中。
Because it orbits so close to our star, it never strays more than 28 degrees from it, meaning it can only be seen during the short periods of twilight at dawn or dusk.
由於它繞行太陽的軌道極其靠近恆星，與太陽的夾角從不超過28度，這意味著它只能在黎明或黃昏的短暫晨昏蒙影時段被看見。
We are currently approaching 'greatest elongation,' the moment when Mercury reaches its maximum distance from the Sun as seen from Earth.
我們目前正接近「大距」，這是指從地球觀測時，水星運行至與太陽之間距離最遠的時刻。
This creates a wider window for viewing, as the planet sits higher above the horizon.
這創造了更寬闊的觀測窗口，因為水星此時在地平線上的位置較高。
To catch a glimpse, you need a clear view toward the horizon, free of buildings or trees.
若想一睹其風采，您需要一個面向地平線且無建築物或樹木遮擋的開闊視野。
If you are struggling to find it, look for nearby guideposts like the crescent Moon or brighter planets like Venus.
如果您難以找到它，可以尋找附近的指標，例如眉月或像金星一樣更明亮的行星。
Remember, safety is key: never use binoculars or telescopes to search for Mercury while the Sun is still up.
請切記，安全至上：切勿在太陽尚未下山時，使用雙筒望遠鏡或天文望遠鏡搜尋水星。
Take advantage of this fleeting sweet spot, as Mercury is truly a world that spends most of its time lost in the shadow of the Sun.
請把握這稍縱即逝的絕佳時刻，因為水星確實是一顆大部分時間都消逝在太陽陰影中的星球。
