TRANSIT OF MOTHERFUCKING VENUS!

[Adulese Games]

**TRANSIT OF VENUS
JUNE 5th-6th, 2012**

Next Occurrence: **2117 December 10–11**

Hey Guys,

So last minute posts for the win. The Transit of Venus (where Venus crosses paths between us and the Sun) is occurring within the next 24-hours. **It begins at 22:09 UTC on 5 June 2012, and will finish at 04:49 UTC on 6 June.** So you have basically 7 hours to catch it. However, since its passing in front of the sun, you'll need a backward screen projector or a solar filter to see it. During Sunrise/Sunset, yous may be able to view it without these, but only briefly.

For information on if it is able to be seen in your area and when, consult:
http://transitofvenus.nl/wp/where-when/local-transit-times/

If you want to aid in the global experiment, download the Transit of Venus App on your iPhone or Android and mark the times you see Venus touching the rim of the sun. This has been done historically and allowed us to measure the distance to the sun by looking at global paralax. You can find that app right here:
http://transitofvenus.nl/wp/getting-involved/phone-app/

If you can't view it due to cloud-cover, lack of solar filter, or being at the wrong-place-at-the-wrong-time, you can see the live NASA webcast at:
http://venustransit.nasa.gov/transitofvenus/index_ustream.php

Don't miss this one, cause you won't see it again for another **105 years**!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILG8aiD2Rcw&feature=youtu.be

[Jeff]

I put on 10 pairs of sunglasses and saw it. It was pretty cool.

[Adulese Games]

I went down to Edgewater Park. Saw the first half of the transit before the sun set. Beautiful event indeed. Here are some pictures I took:
http://imgur.com/a/AyS8W#0

- Joe

[dxxknight]

That is awesome! Nice picture Adulese!