We’re locked and loaded to experience a lovely little preview of its hijinks courtesy of the retrograde pre-shadow, or ...

While Mercury, the wily planet of communication, doesn’t station retrograde until November 9th, we’re locked and loaded to experience a lovely little preview of its hijinks. We’re talking shadows, ...

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The elusive planet Mercury reaches its furthest point from the sun on Friday (Jan. 12), with this separation allowing skywatchers a chance to spot the tiny planet. The fact that Mercury is the closest ...

In the rich tapestry of ancient Roman mythology, Mercury emerged as the vibrant winged messenger god, easily recognizable with his golden sandals and cap adorned with feathers. He skillfully navigated ...

Researchers suspect that two meteorites found in the Sahara Desert in 2023 may originally have come from Mercury, which would make them the first identified fragments of the solar system’s innermost ...

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The 2024 astronomical calendar is packed with events; And there's more to look forward to, despite the eclipse and auroras already having passed overhead. Nicknamed the "planet parade," a planetary ...