Alan Eilander Latest articles by Alan Eilander Mercury Transit of 2016: A Rare Celestial Sight Explained (Infographic) By Alan Eilander published 6 May 16 On May 9, 2016, Mercury crosses the face of the sun in a solar transit. See how Mercury transits work in our full infographic here. Mercury Get the Space.com NewsletterBreaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MORE FROM SPACE...1Australia's first orbital rocket, Gilmour Space's Eris-1, to launch July 2 after nose cone glitch2US set new record with 21 commercial launches in June, FAA says 3Astonishing 'halo' of high-energy particles around giant galaxy cluster is a glimpse into the early universe4NASA's Curiosity rover takes a closer look at 'spiderwebs' on Mars | Space photo of the day for June 30, 20255'This is the holy grail of theoretical physics.' Is the key to quantum gravity hiding in this new way to make black holes?
Mercury Transit of 2016: A Rare Celestial Sight Explained (Infographic) By Alan Eilander published 6 May 16 On May 9, 2016, Mercury crosses the face of the sun in a solar transit. See how Mercury transits work in our full infographic here.
