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...1A total lunar eclipse comes to North America tonight: Here's everything you need to know about the 'Blood Worm Moon'2Is our universe trapped inside a black hole? This James Webb Space Telescope discovery might blow your mind3SpaceX calls off Crew-10 astronaut launch for NASA due to hydraulics issue (video)4SpaceX Crew-10 astronauts depart for launch pad ahead of liftoff (video, photos)5We found 6 Easter eggs in the 'Alien: Earth' shorts revealed at SXSW 2025... at least we hope they're just Easter eggs
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.
