Mercury putting on rare show Monday, parading across the sun | Technology News, The Indian Express

Mercury putting on rare show Monday, parading across the sun | Technology News, The Indian Express

By AP |Cape Canaveral (florida) |Published: November 9, 2019 12:59:12 pm

Mercury putting on rare show Monday, parading across the sun

Mercury's next transit isn't until 2032, and North America won't get another viewing opportunity until 2049. Earthlings get treated to just 13 or 14 Mercury transits a century.

Mercury will resemble a tiny black dot Monday as it passes directly between Earth and the sun. It begins at 7:35 am EST. (Image: AP)

Mercury is putting on a rare celestial show next week, parading across the sun in view of most of the world. The solar system’s smallest, innermost planet will resemble a tiny black dot Monday as it passes directly between Earth and the sun. It begins at 7:35 am EST.