A transit of Mercury across the Sun takes place when the planet Mercury passes directly (transits) between the Sun and a superior planet, becoming visible against the solar disk. During a transit, Mercury appears as a tiny black dot moving across the disk of the Sun. The next will occur on November 13, 2032. This was captured on 11.11.2019 from Sharjah, UAE where it was visible for 2 hours before it sets, this image shows the trails of mercury as it passed in front of the sun.
6" SCT - ZWO290MC - AZ EQ6
False Color Image
Mleiha, UAE
