BepiColombo Visits Mercury Special Event – Hosted by Night Sky
A spacecraft is flying by the innermost planet
"BepiColombo Visits Mercury - Stargazing Special Event"
Start your weekend with a stellar celestial event! From September 2nd through September 5th, the Night Sky app is your guide to an extraordinary flyby of the innermost planet, Mercury. A joint mission between the European and Japanese space agencies, the BepiColombo spacecraft is set to make its closest approach to our sun-scorched neighbor on September 5th.
Grab your smartphone and take a front-row seat to this historic event. With detailed sky maps, real-time tracking, and fascinating facts about the mission, Night Sky puts the wonder of Mercury exploration right at your fingertips. Learn about the extreme conditions on this diminutive world, from sizzling surface temperatures to its bizarre 88-day orbit. Witness the probe's daring maneuvers as it studies Mercury's magnetic field and ancient volcanic plains.
Don't miss your chance to experience this rare planetary encounter. Whether you're an astronomy buff or just curious about our solar system, the BepiColombo flyby is sure to ignite your sense of wonder. Download Night Sky now and get ready to gaze upon the elusive planet Mercury like never before!
The special event starts September 2, 2024 — ends September 5, 2024.
