Transit of Venus – Tuesday, June 5, 2012
21 May 2012, 12:34 UTC
Transit of Venus—Tuesday, June 5, 2012 There is a transit of Venus in early June. Venus will pass between the Earth and the Sun, and appear as a small dot slowly crawling across the face of the Sun. Images from http://transitofvenus.nl/wp/where-when/local-transit-times/ Viewing Safety Never look directly at the Sun. Safe viewing is paramount. Always use [...]
Transit of Venus—Tuesday, June 5, 2012
There is a transit of Venus in early June. Venus will pass between the Earth and the Sun, and appear as a small dot slowly crawling across the face of the Sun.
Images from http://transitofvenus.nl/wp/where-when/local-transit-times/
Viewing Safety
Never look directly at the Sun. Safe viewing is paramount. Always use appropriate safety equipment to view the Sun. This can be:
Eclipse glasses (available at the Pacific Science Center Store and www.rainbowsymphony.com)
#14 Welders goggles
A pinhole projector (make: http://www.exploratorium.edu/eclipse/how.html)
Do not use stacked sunglasses, smoked glass, or rely on cloudcover to protect you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Visibility from SeattleStart: 3:06pm
Max (82%): 6:27pm
SUNSET: 9:03pm
You can’t see the rest
Transits of Venus have a strange pattern of frequency: 121 ½ years, 8 years, 105 ½ years , 8 years, 121 ½ years, 8 years, 105 ½ years ...
