2012 Transit of Venus: Quick guide for skywatchers

2012 Transit of Venus: Quick guide for skywatchers

A transit like this occurs when Venus passes directly between Earth and the Sun. Viewers will see Venus as a small dot gliding slowly across a portion of the Sun. The last time the event occurred was on June 8, 2004, and was viewed by millions worldwide. This year,

Venus is approaching the sun in advance of the June 5th Transit

Venus is approaching the sun in advance of the June 5th Transit

On June 5th, 2012, Venus will transit the face of the sun in an event of both historical and observational importance. Amateur astronomers who manage to locate Venus in broad daylight will find that the planet has turned into a delightfully slender crescent. This