Mercury has long baffled astronomers because it defies much of what we know about planet formation. A new space mission ...

Enjoy this new video of Mercury, while you treat your ears to an invigorating piece of baroque music. Earlier this month, Mercury took center stage in a recent video montage created from the snapshots ...

Mercury is a planet of impossible contradictions. It’s scorching hot, yet we’ve found ice at its poles. It’s small and barren, yet it has a magnetic field and a giant metallic core that defies ...

The elusive planet Mercury reaches its furthest point from the sun on Friday (Jan. 12), with this separation allowing skywatchers a chance to spot the tiny planet. The fact that Mercury is the closest ...

Mercury, the smallest planet in our solar system, has captivated scientists due to its extreme temperatures, dense iron-rich core, magnetic field, and distinctive geological features. Recent research ...

A layer of diamonds up to 18 kilometers (11 miles) thick could be tucked below the surface of Mercury, the solar system's smallest planet and the closest to the sun, according to new research. The ...

Alongside a crescent moon, Mercury, Venus and Saturn will become visible to stargazers just before dawn on Friday morning. According to NASA, the planetary phenomenon will be clearest about 45 minutes ...