Rare Venus Transit of Sun in June to Amaze Skywatchers

Space.com Monday 7th May, 2012

Watching the tiny silhouette of the planet Venus slowly cross the face of the sun doesn't evoke the same drama and excitement as experiencing a total solar eclipse, but what makes a transit so unique is its rarity and historical significance.

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