Mercury has long been cast as the solar system’s burnout case, a small rocky world that cooled quickly and then froze in ...

Learn about the bright streaks that may represent recent geological activity on Mercury, which has been considered a dead ...

Although Mercury was geologically active in its early days, today its surface appears almost completely static. This is why ...

An analysis of 100,000 satellite images of Mercury has revealed traces of changes that challenge the image of a "dead" planet.

BepiColombo is slowly uncovering more and more fun facts about Mercury as it continues its preliminary mission. One of the ...

The First Planet Parade of 2026 Is Approaching: Here's How to See It ...

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A rare triple conjunction of Venus, Mars and Mercury is happening on the opposite side of the solar system to where Earth is, ...

For sky watchers, another rare astronomical event is on the horizon. On February 28, 2026, six planetary alignment will dazzle the sky after sunset. The spectacular planetary parade consists ...