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...1Star imaged in detail outside the Milky Way for the 1st time (image, video)2What's next for SpaceX's Starship after its successful 6th test flight?3SpaceX launching 24 Starlink satellites from Florida today4NASA's Curiosity rover captures 360-degree view of Mars — and finds strange sulfur stones5Final trailer for Prime Video's 'Secret Level' looks out of this world
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.
