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| LIVE: Watch Mercury travel across the face of the Sun (VIDEO) | LIVE: Watch Mercury travel across the face of the Sun (VIDEO) |
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| It only happens a few times a century: the smallest planet in our solar system is passing between the Earth and the Sun, allowing us a rare glimpse of Mercury in motion. | It only happens a few times a century: the smallest planet in our solar system is passing between the Earth and the Sun, allowing us a rare glimpse of Mercury in motion. |
| The planet appears as a small black dot against the bright background of the Sun, traveling diagonally in front of the solar sphere over several hours today. | The planet appears as a small black dot against the bright background of the Sun, traveling diagonally in front of the solar sphere over several hours today. |
| The planet has already come into view and you can follow the transit of Mercury live via Ruptly's feed: | |
| READ MORE: Monday’s rare Mercury transit across the Sun: What you need to know (VIDEO) | READ MORE: Monday’s rare Mercury transit across the Sun: What you need to know (VIDEO) |