Pieces of Mercury may have been found on Earth, potentially allowing scientists to study the Solar System's innermost planet. While we have sent two spacecraft to Mercury – Mariner 10 and MESSENGER – ...

Mercury doesn't give up its secrets easily. The smallest planet in our solar system is also one of the most extreme—a sun-scorched, metal-rich world with a puzzling magnetic field and lavas unlike ...

There's plenty to peak the interest of astronomy ― and astrology ― enthusiasts this month. Amid zooming fireballs in the night sky from the three active meteor showers, including Perseid, and the new ...

The Perseid meteor shower kicks off Thursday, July 17, but that isn't the only thing to watch for; the Mercury Retrograde in Leo starts on the same day. Here's what it means and what to know. Three to ...

Mercury is still shrinking as it cools in the aftermath of its formation; new research narrows down estimates of just how much it has contracted. What do many baked goods and the planet Mercury have ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Starting tomorrow and continuing through April 25th, the planet Mercury will be visible to the naked eye in our sky. Your best chance at catching Mercury’s twinkle will be about ...

Maddy has a degree in biochemistry from the University of York and specializes in reporting on health, medicine, and genetics. Pieces of Mercury may have been found on Earth, potentially allowing ...

Amid zooming fireballs in the sky from the three active meteor showers, including Perseid, and the new moon rising in Leo on July 24th, there is more to watch; Mercury is in retrograde right now. Here ...