Alan Eilander 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...1Human remains lost after memorial spaceflight capsule crashes into the sea2See a vivid green fireball lights up New York skies (video)3Northern lights may be visible in these 10 US States tonight4A star exploded in the Lupus constellation. Here's how to see the nova in the night sky this month5Alien life could survive deadly stellar radiation, Earth's desert lichen reveal
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.