In the rich tapestry of ancient Roman mythology, Mercury emerged as the vibrant winged messenger god, easily recognizable with his golden sandals and cap adorned with feathers. He skillfully navigated ...

Tonight, Mercury reaches greatest elongation, meaning it will stand apart from the Sun at the largest angle as seen from Earth. This leaves it readily visible in the sky after the Sun has set, and ...

They say the world is getting smaller -- and in Mercury’s case it’s literally true. Though it’s already the tiniest planet in the solar system, scientists say Mercury is still shrinking -- and signs ...

Mercury has a reputation for being hard to spot. Indeed, the planet is known in some circles as the "elusive planet." I've used this nickname before in our Space.com forum, and it perfectly captures ...