Patricia Totten EspenakSocial Links Navigation Latest articles by Patricia Totten Espenak Tiny Mercury Will Be Revealed During May 9 Transit By Patricia Totten Espenak published 8 May 16 The May 9 transit of Mercury across the sun's face provides a rare opportunity to gauge the size and scale of the solar system. 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...1SpaceX catches giant Starship booster during historic Flight 5 rocket launch and landing (video)2Best Predator comic books of all time3Snatching a spinning spacecraft was 'the greatest pride' for 1st Canadian astronaut in space (video)4What time is SpaceX's Starship Flight 5 launch test today (and how to watch online)?5SpaceX's Crew-8 astronauts to depart ISS for trip home soon amid weather delays
Tiny Mercury Will Be Revealed During May 9 Transit By Patricia Totten Espenak published 8 May 16 The May 9 transit of Mercury across the sun's face provides a rare opportunity to gauge the size and scale of the solar system.