The rare transit of Venus across the face of the Sun in 2004 was one of the better-photographed events in sky history. Both scientific and artistic images flooded in from the areas that could see the transit: Europe and much of Asia, Africa, and North America. Scientifically, solar photographers confirmed that the black drop effect is really better related to the viewing clarity of the camera or telescope than the atmosphere of Venus. Artistically, images might be divided into several categories. One type captures the transit in front of a highly detailed Sun. Another category captures a double coincidence such as both Venus and an airplane simultaneously silhouetted, or Venus and the International Space Station in low Earth orbit. A third image type involves a fortuitous arrangement of interesting looking clouds, as shown by example in the above image taken from North Carolina, USA. Sky enthusiasts worldwide are abuzz about the coming transit of Venus on Tuesday. It is perhaps interesting to wonder whether any person will live to see -- and remember seeing -- both Tuesday's Venus transit and the next one in 2117. (APOD)
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David Tresemer, author of the book "Venus Eclipse of the Sun 2012", explains the dynamics of this once in a lifetime event and how and why the energy of this eclipse can be used to empower personal and global visions. The Venus Eclipse of the Sun 2012, also known as the Venus Transit 2012, is occurring June 5-6.
Venus Eclipse of the Sun 2012: Your Passionate Vision
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Venus is the Goddess of Love and Beauty. She represents what we desire and enjoy in life. Venus is in retrograde in Gemini - which means there is a more introspective reflection and inward journey. It is a good time to let go and find closure and completion. In this video Divine Harmony explains what it can mean for you and your life.
Divine Harmony - YouTube
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In this video, astrologer John Wadsworth discusses the astronomical and astrological significance of this year's Venus transit - and the extraordinary symmetry and harmony of the eight-year cycle of Venus-Sun conjunctions.
The Venus Transit - 5th/6th June 2012
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