Alan EilanderSocial Links Navigation 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...1Mystery of dwarf planet Ceres' origin may finally be solved, thanks to retired NASA spacecraft2Watch Russian Soyuz rocket launch 3 astronauts to the ISS today3Polaris Dawn crew flies higher than 1966 Gemini 11 orbital record4Watch 1st look clip from 'Star Trek: Lower Decks' Season 5 (video)5Space MacGyver: NASA astronaut and inventor Don Pettit eager to return to ISS on Sept. 11
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.
