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Mercury, the smallest and least massive of the solar system's planets, also possesses a magnetosphere. However, its magnetosphere is typically only about 5% the size of Earth's.

Mercury, the innermost planet in our solar system, is full of surprises! Join us for an in-depth look at its physical characteristics, surface features, and mysterious magnetic field, all captured ...

Mercury, the smallest and least massive of the solar system's planets, also possesses a magnetosphere. However, its magnetosphere is typically only about 5% the size of Earth's.

Art World Mercury Now Has a Crater Named After Ruth Asawa The planet has the most craters of any in the solar system. Mercury, as seen from the exploratory spacecraft Mariner 10, 1974.