8.9K views · 503 reactions | ESA's Solar Orbiter captured views of the planet Mercury passing in front of the Sun on Jan. 3, 2023. Multiple instruments aboard the spacecraft captured the imagery. Full Story  https://trib.al/RW4C8xP Credit: Space.com | footage & orbit animation courtesy: ESA & NASA/Solar Orbiter/EUI Team/PHI Team / ATG medialab | edited by Steve Spaleta Music: Uncharted Planet by FormantX / courtesy of https://trib.al/nd2WeWw | Space.com | Facebook

187K views · 9.4K reactions | Good morning, Sunshine! ☀️ Today, the planet Mercury will pass between the Earth and the Sun, silhouetting it against our home star. The passage, which astronomers call a transit, will begin at approximately 7:35 a.m. EST and last for more than five hours. Here's how you can watch: https://go.nasa.gov/2ryFhuH. ⚠️ Remember to always use a safe Sun filter to protect your eyes! | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration | Facebook