Transit of Mercury 2019 – Darwin

On Monday, 11 November 2019 stargazers from around the world will get the chance to watch a rare transit of Mercury. This transit is visible from some parts of Oceania. Below are the timings of the transit. However, please note: This transit is not visible from Darwin, Australia.

PhaseDescriptionTime (ACST)
Mercury Transit - First ContactFirst Contact (Sun below horizon)01:35
Mercury Transit - Second ContactSecond Contact (Sun below horizon)01:37
Greatest TransitGreatest Transit (Sun below horizon)04:19
Mercury Transit - Third ContactThird Contact (Sun below horizon)07:02
Mercury Transit EndsTransit Ends (Sun below horizon)07:04

Visit our Transit Phases page for a full explanation of the phases of the transit of Mercury.

Visit our Live Webcast page to watch the transit live on the day!

Please Note: Transits of Mercury cannot be viewed directly with the naked eye. These events can only be observed with specialised, certified solar glasses or via indirect observation such as projection.

The next transit of Mercury after 2019 will not occur until November 2032.
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