Mercury, often considered the “elusive planet,” is notoriously difficult to observe due to its proximity to the Sun. However, ...

If you've never sighted this rocky little world for yourself, you'll never get a better opportunity than right now to see it.

We now have a fine opportunity to view the planet that many astronomy guide books refer to as the most difficult of the naked-eye planets to see. The planet in question is Mercury. Beginning now and ...

Discover the brightest planets in the December 2025 night sky, including Jupiter and Mercury, and know the best times to see ...

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A single year is left in the long joruney of the two BepiColombo spacecraft as they try to reach planet Mercury for a truly intimate look.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The BepiColombo spacecraft has sent back some incredibly detailed ...

This is one of a series of images taken by the ESA/JAXA BepiColombo mission on 8 January 2025 as the spacecraft sped by for its sixth and final gravity assist manoeuvre at the planet. Flying over ...

A spacecraft skimmed past Mercury this week, beaming back stunning new images of the surface and showing once again that humankind has a seemingly insatiable longing to understand the universe. The ...