Mercury retrograde is, more or less, an optical illusion. Yet it holds great weight in astrology. Here's how it might affect your sign.

Mercury retroshade refers to the two weeks pre- and post-retrograde when we can prepare for and integrate after the maligned transit. New Africa - stock.adobe.com While Mercury, the wily planet of ...

In January 2008, 33 years after Mariner 10 flew past the solar system's innermost planet, MESSENGER crossed Mercury's magnetosphere. Ancient volcanoes, contractional faults, and a rich soup of ...

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.

A rare planetary alignment will take place on Friday, Feb. 28. Seven planets will be visible, with most of them being visible to the naked eye. February will be closing out with a "great evening ...

The rare planetary parade that brought all seven of Earth's neighboring worlds into the night sky is finally breaking up — but not before a final curtain call from the two planets closest to the ...

March is here, and Mercury goes retrograde from March 14 until April 7 — the retrograde begins as the full moon and lunar eclipse occur this month, with no shortage of passed-down mythologies ...