A mosaic image from November 1999 showing a transit of Mercury across the sun. Multiple images were combined to form this composite view of Mercury as it moves across the sun's surface. Note: Never look directly at the sun without proper eye protection.

Astronomy Picture from 08/06/2004

A Planet Transits the Sun

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap040608.html


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