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Will the BepiColombo mission publish unprecedented data confirming the active contraction of Mercury by March 2027?
A new study published in September 2026 revealed that Mercury, the planet closest to the Sun, is shrinking. 26 opinions, 69% No
- Yes — 31%
- No — 69%
Deadline: March 31, 2027 at 12:00 AM UTC · 26 opinions
Resolution rules
A new study published in September 2026 revealed that Mercury, the planet closest to the Sun, is shrinking. The ESA/JAXA BepiColombo mission is in its orbital phase and may provide complementary data on the planet's geological evolution.
Source: www.accuweather.com
Frequently asked questions about this event
How is this event resolved?
Resolve como 'Sim' se a ESA ou JAXA divulgarem oficialmente, em periódico científico revisado por pares ou comunicado oficial da missão BepiColombo, resultados confirmando contração geológica ativa de Mercúrio com dados coletados em órbita, até 31/03/2027. Caso contrário, resolve 'Não'.
How are points scored?
Points depend on the share of votes your side had when you gave your opinion. Being right earns 100 minus that share. Being wrong costs that share.
Right now No has 69% of the votes: an opinion on it that turns out right earns about 31 points, a wrong one costs about 69.