Today, the planet Mercury crossed between the sun and the Earth in a rare celestial event that only occurs about 13 times a century. Read more: http://to.pbs.org/1TzmSPi | PBS NewsHour

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