2003 transit

The 2003 transit of Mercury occurred on November 8, when Mercury passed directly between the Earth and the Sun, appearing as a small dot slowly moving across the Sun's surface. This event happens about 13 times each century and provides astronomers with opportunities to study Mercury's orbit and improve solar observations. The transit lasted several hours, and it was safely observed using special solar viewing equipment. For viewers, it was a rare chance to see Mercury's silhouette glide across the Sun, emphasizing the precise orbital dance of planets within our solar system.