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...1Where will the partial solar eclipse be visible in March 2025?2Watch SpaceX's Crew-10 astronaut mission arrive at the ISS tonight34 rocky exoplanets found around Barnard's Star, one of the sun's nearest neighbors4SpaceX Crew-10 folds traits, hopes into origami crane zero-g indicator5Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket launching for 6th time ever soon: Watch it live
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.