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What do many baked goods and the planet Mercury have in common? They shrink as they cool. Evidence suggests that since it formed about 4.5 billion years ago, Mercury has continuously contracted as it ...

Two major retrogrades arrive this week, turning our attention inward and slowing the pace of progress. On Sunday, Nov. 9, Mercury begins its backspin through Sagittarius, the sign of truth-seeking, ...

On October 29, Mercury will reach its greatest eastern elongation, appearing at its farthest apparent distance from the Sun in the evening sky, as reported by Space.com and Starlust.org. At 4:28 p.m.

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, ...

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 ...

Almost everything you could want to know about the closest planet to the Sun, Mercury. Real HD photos and videos taken by the MESSENGER probe. We discuss the orbit, climate, geographical features, and ...

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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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