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...1Watch Honda launch (and land) its 1st reusable rocket in this wild video2'The Best of Both Worlds' at 35: Why we're still assimilated by 'Star Trek''s greatest ever cliffhanger3NASA satellite sees sea ice crack apart in Canada | Space photo of the day for June 18, 20254This Australian moth may be the 1st insect ever discovered to use stars for long-distance navigation5'Nerds are cool' — Pixar's 'Elio' is a powerful story of finding yourself amongst the stars (interview)
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.
