re: Venus and Mercury above the office!!
Another nice catch Raoul,
Mercury is definitely a challenge needing cooperation of sky conditions.
Elongation on 2/7 so there’s still plenty of time for the observer to see Mercury.
Four years until Messenger reaches Mercury orbit but will reach Venus in June this year.
Off topic but thought you would like to know if you don’t already. David Levin had a minor stroke but it doesn’t look like he will need surgery. Time will tell for his recovery.
Keep well!