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Stars and the solar system. — Science STD 8 — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8ScienceStars and the solar system.3 Marks
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Why is it difficult to observe the planet Mercury?
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Mercury is the nearest planet to the Sun. It is the smallest planet of our Solar System. It is very close to the Sun which makes it very difficult to observe. This is because most of the time it hidden in the glare of the Sun. However, it can be observed just before sunrise or just after sunset, near the horizon. Mercury has no satellite of its own.

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