Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 8, 2004

A Planet Transits the Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 8, 2004 is “A Planet Transits the Sun,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Ronald F. Dantowitz ( The Clay Center )). The original explanation runs about 138 words.

From the explanation

“Today an astronomical event will occur that no living person has ever seen: Venus will cross directly in front of the Sun. A Venus crossing , called a transit, last occurred in 1882 and was front-page news around the world.”

— APOD editors, June 8, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 8, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Ronald F. Dantowitz ( The Clay Center )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 138 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 8, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-june-8-a-planet-transits-the-sun

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