Far smaller and closer to the Sun than it should be, Mercury has long baffled astronomers because it defies much of what we know about planet formation. A new space mission arriving in 2026 might ...

Far smaller and closer to the Sun than it should be, Mercury has long baffled astronomers because it defies much of what we know about planet formation. A new space mission arriving in 2026 might ...

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The inner planets Mercury and Venus will both be visible in the east-southeast sky before sunrise on Tuesday, Nov. 25. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

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We’re in the thick of the last Mercury retrograde of 2025. Our planet of the mind and mouth, communication and commerce began its retrograde journey on November 9. Mercury will station direct on ...

This month, I went to school for parent-teacher conferences. My second-grader’s self-evaluation form listed several categories: “I follow directions,” “I understand math,” “I like to read,” and one we ...

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The past is calling (again) — but this time, it’s testing what you’ve actually learned… and maybe even what you’ve taught others. Starting Sunday (Nov. 9), Mercury stations retrograde in Sagittarius, ...

Two major retrogrades arrive this week, turning our attention inward and slowing the pace of progress. On Sunday, Nov. 9, Mercury begins its backspin through Sagittarius, the sign of truth-seeking, ...