Skywatch: A "flickering" star will be visible this week

The week will start off with a planetary alignment.Mercury will reach what’s known as “superior conjunction” on Sunday at 5:00 P.M.That is when Earth, the sun and Mercury will line up in that order.In essence, the closest planet to the sun will be on the opposite side of it as observed from our home planet. Media Folder: Media Root
If you’re out on Sunday evening look up and you may catch the leftovers from the Draconid meteor shower if the clouds don't obstruct your