Interactive planet view
Explore Mercury in 3D
Mercury is the smallest planet and the closest major planet to the Sun. Its year lasts about 88 Earth days, while its heavily cratered surface records a long history of impacts.
Use the scene to inspect Mercury in context, then compare its small visual radius and eccentric orbit with the other planets.
Model note: This is an artistic educational visualization. Sizes, distances, and time are compressed for visibility; it is not a live ephemeris or a professional astronomy tool.
Tip: click any visible object for its radius and orbital data. Press G to show or hide this guide.