Triple Conjunctions Between Mercury and Venus
At nearly every inferior conjunction there is a triple conjunction between Mercury and Venus. In most cases the second conjunction is not visible, because both planets have a too small elongation from the Sun. Triple conjunctions between Mercury and Venus are also possible, if Mercury and Venus are at the same time in inferior conjunction. This event is much rarer and the second conjunction between Mercury and Venus is also invisible.
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