The Solar Transit of Venus presented a Spectacular Show in the Space

In a rare space event, Venus, the second closest planet from the sun, passed in front of the sun on 5 June 2012.  The rare planetary display began shortly after 2200 GMT on 5 June 2012 in parts of North America.  Subsequently, it was visible in Central America, and the northern part of South America. The view at the time the Venus was crossing though the Sun was incredible, as a tiny black dot appeared on the solar surface.

Venus is 100th of the diameter of the sun so while moving across from one side to the other, just a black spot placed over on the disc of the sun. The celestial phenomenon which repeats itself in more than 100 year, will now be rewitnessed only in 2117.

The space phenomenon is seen when the Venus passes between the Sun and the Earth. It occurs in intervals of 8, 121½, 8 and 105½ years.  The last Transit of Venus occurred on 8 June 2004 and was visible across India. The transit which took place on 5 June 2012, completes the pair of 2004-12. The latest Venus transit is only the eighth since the invention of the telescope, and the last until 10-11 December 2117.

What is the Tarnsit of Venus ?

The Transit of Venus occurs when it comes between the sun and earth. Venus is significantly smaller in size than the sun and hence appears like a small dot on a big plate.