Mercury

5 Reasons why Mercury is underrated

by JoAnna Wendel

Mars has rovers and ancient lake beds. Saturn’s got those stunning rings. Jupiter has beautiful, swirling storms, and moons that could harbor alien life. What about Mercury?

NASA/JPL

The closest planet from the Sun may not have flashy traits like liquid water or beautiful rings, and it may not be an immediate target for human travel, but Mercury is still worth celebrating.

NASA/JPL

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