Mercury is the innermost and smallest of the eight major planets in our Solar System, orbiting closest to the Sun. Though only slightly larger than Earth’s Moon, Mercury endures some of the most ...

On November 23, 2025, Venus (magnitude –3.9) and Mercury (magnitude 2.9) will be observable in the predawn eastern sky, separated by 1.5 degrees, with binoculars recommended for Mercury due to its ...

On November 16, 2025, a rare triple transit of the Sun, Mars, and Mercury in Scorpio intensifies energy, bringing clarity, courage, and emotional depth. This celestial alignment creates a powerful ...

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 ...

Mercury is officially in retrograde, and it's the last retrograde of 2025. What does that mean for your star sign, and the cosmos in general? Here's what to know. In the astronomical sense, a planet ...

If your November consists of Thanksgiving travel, holiday shopping, festive social events, or end-of-year work projects, you’ll want to take extra care to manage the ins and outs of your plans. That’s ...

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 ...

While legendary Queen frontman Freddie Mercury will always be remembered as one of the most iconic voices in rock history, fans might be surprised to learn that he was an art student before breaking ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. There’ s six-planet parade on Monday, Aug. 25, just before ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. With Venus and Jupiter beginning to drift apart after their ...

CAIRO (Jared Collins/CNN Newsource/WKRC) - Researchers have discovered two meteorites in the Sahara Desert that they believe may have originated from Mercury. Mercury, the closest planet to the sun, ...

Five planets are retrograde in summer 2025: Pluto, Neptune, Saturn, Mercury and Uranus. Astrologically, that means in for a summer of contemplation and reflection, hopefully leading into an autumn of ...