From just 295 kilometers above Mercury's surface, ESA's BepiColombo transfer probe has captured stunning close-up images while on its final flyby of the tiny, sunbaked world.

Mercury has long puzzled scientists as it possesses many qualities that aren't common to other solar system planets. These ...

Mercury's surface can reach a blistering 800 degrees Fahrenheit (430 degrees Celsius) during the day, according to NASA. But the planet lacks an atmosphere to hold that heat in — so, on Mercury ...

Flying 295 km above Mercury, it photographed icy craters, volcanic plains, and the planet's largest impact crater. Mercury reflects two-thirds less light than Earth's Moon, making its surface appear ...