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Hinode Views the 2012 Venus Transit
On June 5, 2012, Hinode captured this stunning view of the transit of Venus -- the last instance of this rare phenomenon until 2117.
SDO's Ultra-high Definition View of 2012 Venus Transit -- Path Sequence
On June 5-6 2012, SDO is collecting images of one of the rarest predictable solar events: the transit of Venus across the face of the sun.
Venus Crosses the Sun for Last Time Until 2117, Skywatchers Rejoice
The transit of Venus of 2012 is the last one for 105 years.
In Photos: Venus Transit 2012
Check out these stunning shots of the Venusian orb trekking across the sun's disk.
Satellites to Watch Rare Transit of Venus From Space
Several satellites will be observing the historic event.
Venus Transit Today May Shine Light on Venusian Mysteries
Venus' stripes, its quick-moving atmosphere and its vanished oceans are just some of its mysteries.
Rare & Historic Transit of Venus Across Sun Occurs Today
The next transit of Venus will not occur until the year 2117.
Transit of Venus Explained: The Stages of Today's Rare Sun Crossing
A breakdown of the nearly seven-hour event's major milestones.
