Hi all!

I observed Mercury in Seattle, WA USA on November 15. I was at sea
level and the lake mist and clouds made it difficult, but finally it
cleared about 5 minutes before it became too light.

Could not get a good disk, but could see that it was not full. (It
was about 60% illuminated per the Nov Astronomy mags.) Interesting.
My site temperature was about 24 degrees F. which made all the set-up
less than fun.

Will try to find high, mountain spot when the snow stops falling and
try again while Mercury is still easily visible. If I can get it
again in a week the disk will be much smaller, but still easily
identified.

Take care.

-Jacques Noel