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Once in a lifetime: Transit of Venus set for June 5-6

Summary: The planet Venus moved directly between the Earth and the sun - and will not do it again for another century.

Andy Smith

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Venus transits usually occur in pairs, once per century. This 2004 photo catches a plane that appears to be streaking toward Venus.

NOTE: If you want to see the transit - DO NOT STARE at the sun. Use some kind of eye protection such as welder's glasses. Here are some eye safety techniques.

Source: NASA

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  • Hmmm,

    And it was predicted in the Mayan calendar...
    NoAxToGrind
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    • Oh Really

      Even though it never accounted for leap years...so advanced isnt it?
      joseph2153
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    • Good grief. The purpose of the Mayan calendar was

      to keep track of when you needed to offer up your next human sacrifice. Quit romanticizing them.
      baggins_z
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  • Funny

    Hahahahaha, funniest part "If you can see the transit - DO NOT STARE at the sun"
    Mackattack71194
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  • Twice in a Lifetime. . .

    For all you who are over 8 years old. (June 8, 2004 / June 5, 2012)
    panaro
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