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Millions of people across North America can witness a rare celestial event tonight as the Moon passes directly in front of Mercury, with the best views in decades for those watching from Mexico and the southwestern United States. Even if you miss the full occultation, the pairing of a bright crescent Moon with Mercury creates a stunning sight worth stepping outside to see.
Indonesian authorities intercepted hundreds of kilograms of toxic mercury hidden in carpets at Jakarta's largest port, preventing the neurotoxin from reaching illegal gold mines in the Philippines. The bust highlights growing enforcement efforts against mercury trafficking as record gold prices drive demand for the dangerous metal.
Researchers at Rice University recreated Mercury's mysterious surface rocks in their lab using a meteorite recipe, unlocking secrets about our solar system's most elusive planet. The breakthrough reveals how sulfur transforms planetary surfaces in ways never seen on Earth.
Scientists discovered that a single massive asteroid impact could have delivered and spread Mercury's polar water ice in just 176 Earth days. New simulations show how the closest planet to the sun ended up with vast frozen water deposits despite scorching 800-degree temperatures.
Skywatchers will witness a stunning celestial pairing on February 18th when a paper-thin crescent Moon drifts just minutes away from Mercury at sunset. Five planets will crowd the western sky in this rare alignment that marks the unofficial arrival of spring.
WNBA star Alyssa Thomas is coming back to the Phoenix Mercury after a record-breaking season that nearly ended in a championship. The 33-year-old point-forward led the league in assists and came closer than ever to her first WNBA title.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope just gave us our first direct look at a rocky exoplanet's surface, and it's a scorching world that resembles Mercury more than Earth. The breakthrough shows scientists can now study distant planets in ways never before possible.
Stargazers have three reasons to look up this April as a potentially bright comet visits Earth, the Lyrid meteor shower lights up the sky, and Mercury shines at its best all year. NASA says these celestial events are all visible without special equipment, though binoculars help.
Astronomers discovered the tightest quadruple star system ever found, packed so densely the inner three stars could fit inside Mercury's orbit. Scientists even mapped out the system's fate 276 million years into the future.
Scientists used the James Webb Space Telescope to study a rocky planet's surface for the first time, discovering it resembles a larger, darker version of Mercury. The breakthrough opens a new chapter in understanding what planets beyond our solar system are actually made of.
Mercury, Venus, and Jupiter are lining up in a stunning celestial display visible tonight for just 45 minutes after sunset. You can catch this rare planetary parade with nothing more than your eyes or a smartphone.
Mercury Nonu, son of two-time Rugby World Cup champion Ma'a Nonu, led his team to victory in his first game with the Wellington Saints basketball squad. The 17-year-old scored 10 points and proved he's ready to follow his own path on the court.
After losing his brother to a shark attack, Mike Psillakis is celebrating a new program that trains surfers to fly drones for year-round beach surveillance. By winter's end, 125 newly trained pilots will monitor Sydney's coastline with 60 drones dedicated to Mercury's memory.
Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, Mercury, Neptune and Uranus will parade across the sky together this weekend in a celestial event that won't happen again until 2040. Four of them will be visible without any special equipment.
Four South American nations just proved illegal gold mining can be stopped with the first-ever coordinated cross-border operation in the Amazon. Nearly 200 arrests and major seizures of mercury, gold, and mining equipment show what's possible when countries work together to protect the rainforest.
Jupiter, Venus, and Mercury will create a stunning "planetary bridge" visible in the western sky on May 27, offering skywatchers a rare celestial show. You won't need fancy equipment to catch this mini parade of planets stretching between the constellations of Gemini and Taurus.
Mercury joins Venus and Jupiter for a stunning five-night planet parade visible to the naked eye through Monday. No telescope needed for this cosmic show.
Marc Martel's uncanny vocal similarity to Freddie Mercury transformed a concert in Chile into a magical moment when 10,000 fans spontaneously sang "Love of My Life" in unison. The self-taught singer has spent over 12 years honoring Queen's legacy with a voice that makes millions wonder if they're hearing Freddie himself.
Brazil's Rio de Janeiro state just became the first to ban shark meat from school cafeterias, protecting 1,200 schools worth of kids from mercury exposure while giving threatened ocean predators a fighting chance. The move follows health warnings and a major investigation revealing tons of shark meat flowing through Brazilian schools.
Early March offers a dazzling celestial treat as four bright planets shine together in the evening sky, with Mercury making its best appearance of 2025. Even better, no telescope needed.
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