In Greek mythology, Mercury was the messenger of the gods and was quick and elusive. This is probably where the nearest planet to the Sun got its name, orbiting the Sun in just 88 days. Because of this, it’s never very far from the Sun in our skies and regularly shifts its location from either the east side or the west side of the Sun. The furthest point east or west, known as
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Mar 23, 2023
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