The Chautauquan, Vol. 05, February 1885

by Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle; Chautauqua Institution

MERCURY,

“The fleet-footed,” makes a direct motion of 43° 18´ 37´´, moving from about the middle of the constellation Sagittarius and through Capricornus, and is the companion of Venus throughout the month (see “Venus”). Rises on the 1st at 5:55 a. m., and sets at 3:13 p. m.; on the 16th, rises at 6:12 a. m., sets at 3:50 p. m.; on the 28th, rises at 6:22 a. m., sets at 4:46 p. m. On the 11th, at 7:00 p. m., is 44´ south of Venus; on the 12th, at 4:00 a. m., farthest from the sun; on the 13th, at 5:42 a. m., 5° 56´ south of the moon.