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Transit of Venus
May 29, 2012 | NASA

Late in the afternoon of June 5, 2012, the planet Venus will cross the sun. This won’t happen again for 100 years!!

Safety Note: As with a solar eclipse you should not look directly at the sun without eye protection. You can use the same protective glasses used for watching a solar eclipse.


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