Mercury has the shortest and fastest orbit around the Sun and experiences dramatic temperature changes as it rotates. It is a world of extremes. Explore facts about our solar system's fastest planet.

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February’s planetary alignment will bring seven planets in our solar system (outside of Earth) into view for the last time in over a decade: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and ...

Seven planets are aligning in the night sky this week, creating a brief chance to see a "planetary parade." Worldwide, the best day to see the alignment is today, Feb. 28. Mercury, Venus ...

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Four of the planets — Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and Mars — will be easily visible to the naked eye, while special equipment like a pair of binoculars or a small telescope will be needed to ...

WASHINGTON — Stargazers will have a special chance to see seven planets align in the night sky this week as Mercury joins Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune in a planetary parade.

A stunning photo of a "parade of planets", shows Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Saturn, Venus, Neptune, and Mercury in alignment from Earth. The image could be the first of its kind.

Mercury and Venus: These inner planets will appear low on the western horizon just after sunset. Venus, often called the "Evening Star," will shine brightly and be easily visible to the naked eye.