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...1ULA wants to upgrade Vulcan Centaur rocket into a 'space interceptor' to defend satellites2Mars orbiters witness a 'winter wonderland' on the Red Planet (photos)3Black hole paradox that stumped Stephen Hawking may have a solution, new paper claims4Best sci-fi movies of 20245Venus, Mars and more: How to see planets in the night sky in 2025
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.