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...1Win a chance to see a SpaceX rocket launch thanks to Bethesda, creators of 'Starfield'2Scientists detect highest-energy ghost particle ever seen — where did it come from?3February's full moon shines bright tonight. Here's what to expect from the Snow Moon4Aurora Alert: Geomagnetic storm could bring northern lights as far south as Michigan and Maine this week5SpaceX rocket launch spawns dazzling 'space jellyfish' in evening sky (photos)
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.