Tomorrow we will have a once in a lifetime opportunity – or at least for most of us it will be once in our lifetime. June 5, 2012 marks the Transit of Venus – an event that only happens every 100 years. Astronomers and layperson planet watchers will experience this fantastic event in different areas across the world.
The “Transit of Venus” happens when the planet Venus traverses in its orbit right across the sun. I read that some have referred to the image of Venus crossing the sun as a beauty mark on the face of our sun because it looks like a dark, almost black spot against the bright sun.
Don’t try to look directly at the event. MSNBC has provided great tips and instructions on how to view the Transit of Venus safely.
General Information about the Transit of Venus. And don’t forget there is also a partial eclipse of the moon today, June 4!
