The orbit of Mercury lies inside Earth's orbit; so it can pass between Earth and Sun to produce a transit. Next month, Mercury’s orbit will be aligned so that from Earth, Mercury can be seen with the aid of telescopes with filters and other instruments to pass across the Sun. ( Provided imge) SUNY Orange to host lecture on upcoming Transit of Planet Mercury In preparation for the Transit of Planet Mercury during November, Dr. Colette Salyk, an expert on planets who teaches astronomy... Home 20 Oct 2019 | 07:52
