187K views · 9.4K reactions | Good morning, Sunshine! ☀️ Today, the planet Mercury will pass between the Earth and the Sun, silhouetting it against our home star. The passage, which astronomers call a transit, will begin at approximately 7:35 a.m. EST and last for more than five hours. Here's how you can watch: https://go.nasa.gov/2ryFhuH. ⚠️ Remember to always use a safe Sun filter to protect your eyes! | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration | Facebook

3.1K views · 20 reactions | We're in for a wet and wild weekend Tassie! Thunderstorms are rolling in over Launceston Airport with more cells popping up around the north and north west this afternoon. ☔️ LATEST FORECAST: https://bit.ly/3m8o83B  Bureau of Meteorology | The Mercury Newspaper | Facebook

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