In the crowded early Solar System, young planets frequently collided and reshaped each other. But Mercury stood out. It formed unusually close to the Sun. Mercury’s days are longer than its years. It ...

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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On Aug. 21, a stellar alignment of planets will illuminate the night sky for the last time until the year 2028 HANDOUT/University of Cambridge/AFP via Getty Keep your eyes on the skies, stargazers! A ...

This quiz will explore the facts, the fun and the fascinating quirks of our solar system's speedster. Mercury may be small, but it's mighty, zipping around the sun faster than any other planet. And ...

Did you miss the start of the planetary alignment last week? Well, don't worry, you'll still have a few more days to see it before the month is up. But this will be your last chance for the year.

Six planets will appear together in the morning sky this month, marking the final “planetary parade” of the year, according to NASA. The phenomenon happens when multiple planets seem to align from ...

I woke up feeling sad this morning. The reason? Mercury just stationed direct. That’s not the typical response, I know. Most people breathe a sigh of relief when Mercury retrograde ends — no more tech ...