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Transit of Venus, 8th June 2004
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Transit of Venus, 8th June 2004
Transit of Venus. Composite image of Venus (black transiting the Sun on 8th June 2004. The images were taken from Waldenburg, Germany. From left to right, the times at GMT were 05:41, 07:52, 09:19, 10:12 and 11:04. A transit occurs when Venus passes in front of the Sun as seen from Earth. This was the first transit since 1882. Venus is an Earth-sized planet that orbits in between Earth and the Sun. It does not appear to cross the Suns disc during every orbit as the orbital paths of the Earth and Venus are not in exactly the same plane. Venus transits occur in pairs separated by eight years, with alternating intervals of 121.5 and 104.5 years in between pairs
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This composite image captures the rare and awe-inspiring Transit of Venus on 8th June 2004. Taken from Waldenburg, Germany, this extraordinary phenomenon showcases Venus as a small black dot gracefully crossing the face of the Sun. The sequence of images, arranged from left to right based on GMT times, beautifully illustrates the progression of this celestial event. Transits occur when Venus passes directly between Earth and the Sun, an occurrence that had not been witnessed since 1882. As an Earth-sized planet situated between our home planet and its fiery neighbor, Venus does not cross the Sun's disc during every orbit due to slight differences in their orbital planes. The significance of this transit is further highlighted by its rarity; transits of Venus come in pairs separated by eight years but with alternating intervals lasting over a century. This mesmerizing display serves as a reminder of both the wonders within our solar system and humanity's ongoing exploration into astrophysics. Captured through advanced telescopes and expertly composed into a composite image, this photograph from Science Photo Library allows us to marvel at one of nature's most remarkable occurrences—a fleeting moment where two celestial bodies align in perfect harmony.
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