The transit of Venus across the face of the sun will begin on Tuesday, June 5, at about 4:05 p.m. local time. "First Contact" will occur when the dark image of Venus first touches the edge of the sun. "Second Contact" will occur about 20 minutes later when the entire image of Venus is inside the sun's image, but still touching the side.
(2004 Venus transit seen through clouds. Image Credit: Sylvie Beland)
According to Astronomy.com, Venus will cross the face of the sun beginning on the upper left side of the sun, and travel diagonally toward the right side. [Note: a SLC newspaper has it begin on the top right and end near the bottom right.] Around 7:30 p.m., Venus will be halfway through the transit. The sun will set before Venus completes its transit.
The next Venus transist won't happen for more than one hundred years from now, in 2117. So, this is (probably) your last chance to see it.
We will be setting up our telescope with its solar filter. You are welcome to drop by and have a look. We will also have eclipse glasses for your viewing pleasure.
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PS: the partial lunar eclipse can be seen early Monday morning (tomorrow) around 5 a.m.
cool! I wish I had a telescope! I also wish it wasn't overcast (June Gloom you know).
Does your telescope take pictures too?
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