Mercury Transit 2019 _2k

A Mercury transit is a celestial event where the planet Mercury passes directly between the Earth and the Sun, as observed from our planet's perspective. During a transit, Mercury becomes visible as a small, dark disk slowly moving across the Sun's bright surface. Transits of Mercury are relatively rare occurrences, happening about 13 times per century. They provide valuable opportunities for astronomers to study the Sun, refine measurements of Mercury's orbit, and learn more about the dynamics of our solar system. Proper eye protection is required when observing a Mercury transit, as looking directly at the Sun can be harmful to the eyes.