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...1China test-fires 5 new rocket engines in a single day. But what are they for? (video)2SpaceX will launch 2 private lunar landers this week, kicking off busy year for moon missions3Smart robot helps out astronauts on China's Tiangong space station (video)4Astronomers investigate black hole jets with Event Horizon Telescope5'Dune: Prophecy' showrunner and Harkonnen stars dissect a stellar first season (exclusive)
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.
