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Yes. Mercury is much closer to the Sun, making it harder to see. It also orbits the Sun more often than Jupiter, so it is often on the other side of it. Jupiter can be seen for months at a time when it is visible.

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Q: Is it not as common to see Mercury in the sky as it is Jupiter?
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