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...1Mysterious fast radio burst traced back to massive 'cosmic graveyard' of ancient stars2Exoplanetary parade: What would the night sky look like on alien worlds? (op-ed)3If Mars has microbe fossils, a laser and rock quarry in Algeria could help find them4What makes Mars the 'Red' Planet? Scientists have some new ideas5Watch Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin launch 10th space tourism flight today
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.
