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It should be capitalized only at the beginning of the sentence and when it forms part of the proper noun.

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Mercury, the planet

Mercury Drug, a leading drugstore in the Philippines

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Yes, Mercury should be capitalized when referring to the planet in our solar system. It is a proper noun and follows standard rules of capitalization.

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