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of 584 days. Amazingly enough, Venus passes in between the sun and Earth (at new Venus) 5 times every 8 Earth-years.
• As seen from Earth, Venus almost always passes to the north or the south of the solar disk when it sweeps between the sun and Earth. But not this time. On June 6, 2012 Universal Time (June 5 for the Western Hemisphere) Venus will transit - swing right in front of the solar disk - appearing as a dark dot in front of the sun.
• Last transit of Venus in 21st century will happen in June 2012
• Eye protection is absolutely essential for watching a transit of Venus. Contact an observatory or astronomy club near you to see if a public showing may be available.
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