Why Did NASA Watch The Mercury Transit? | Exclusive Interview Video

Monday, May 9, 2016 - 15:00 in Astronomy & Space

On May 9, 2016, Mercury traversed the face of the Sun, as seen from Earth. The space agency had its eyes on the event from the ground and in Space. NASA scientist Stephen Rinehart explains why to Space.com’s Sarah Lewin.

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