See the moon shine near Mercury before dawn on Monday as it concludes its planet tour

The moon will finish its tour of the morning plants with Mercury on Monday, June 27th.

The bright dot of Mercury can be seen from the upper left of the moon's crescent.

The pair will be able to see a pair of binoculars together. Before the sun rises, watch out for the eastern horizon.

There are planets in June's night sky.

The moon will be a very thin crescent and only 3% illuminated, making it difficult to see at first glance.

Aldebaran is a good place to look for an extra skywatching challenge. The orange first-magnitude star will be shining in the sky.

The last chance to see the moon joining in with the planetary alignment is Monday morning. From left to right, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, andSaturn have lined up in the southeastern sky.

Are you hoping to take a picture of the moon and mercury? Some helpful tips can be found in our guide to photographing the moon. If you're looking for a camera, we've got an overview of the best cameras for Astrophotography. Our guides for the best telescopes and binoculars can help you get ready for the next event.

Let us know if you take a picture near Mercury. Images and comments can be sent to space photos@space.com.

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