It may be hard to see without special glasses that will protect your eyes, and a large telescope, but you can still see the black speck as it makes its journey before ending around 1:04 p.m. EST.
Mercury is tiny compared to the sun and using only binoculars could cause permanent and irreversible eye damage.
Space.com said binoculars need to have correct solar protection, or better yet, link up with an astronomy club or event to take part in the viewing.
If that isn't an option, how can you safely watch the sky show?
A live stream online is the best bet, according to Space.com.
Happening Now: The planet Mercury passes directly in front of the Sun! ✨
— NASA (@NASA) November 11, 2019
This front-row seat view is from our @NASASun-observing satellite that keeps a constant eye on the Sun from its position in orbit around Earth. See more #MercuryTransit views: https://t.co/rNS6qiAVRE pic.twitter.com/tkMrTTUgu2
Nov. 13, 2032, will be Mercury's next trip across the sun but it won't be visible in the U.S., The Washington Post reported.
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