Such event the territory of the Earth can be observed approximately every 13 years.
NASA showed a video of a simulated transit of mercury over the solar disk. Natural phenomenon will be observed from Earth may 9, 2016, the live broadcasting is planning to organize the Agency. It is reported by NASA.
Planet transit can be observed from 07:12 to 14:42 us Eastern time (seven hours behind Moscow). Such event the territory of the Earth can be observed approximately every 13 years, when mercury is between the Blue planet and luminary.
To look at the phenomenon, scientists recommend using high-powered binoculars or telescope, equipped with glass with a special coating. Peak events have on 10:47, when the planet is at the center of its path on the solar disk. To observe a natural phenomenon, NASA will be out of the Center of space flights of Goddard in Greenbelt (Maryland). During the event, from 10:30 to 11:30 scientists plan to discuss the science associated with the physics of the Sun, planets, and mercury.
Mercury is the smallest and lightest planet in the Solar system. It is lighter and smaller than Earth about 20 times, and its average density is about the same as that of the Earth. Year on the planet lasts about 88 days. She has no satellites.
