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How to observe the rare 2012 Venus transit

On June 5 or 6, depending on location, Venus will transit or pass in front of the Sun. The next Venus transit will not occur until December 11,...

When and where the 2012 Venus transit will be visible

On June 5 or 6, depending on location, Venus will pass in front of the Sun, or transit, as seen from many locations on Earth. Venus will not...

Tenerife, Canary Islands: island of ‘eternal spring,’ day 3: stargazing

Tenerife, Canary Islands—As our bus climbed higher and higher toward the Parador de Las Cañadas del Teide, tall Canarian pines partially...

Eclipses and Venus transit in May and June 2012

In the month ahead, stargazers will be treated to an annular solar eclipse, a partial lunar eclipse, and a very rare transit of Venus. First on the...

Cinco de Mayo Supermoon, a full Moon at perigee on May 5/6

During May 2012, the full Moon will be at 11:35 pm Eastern Daylight Time on the night of May 5. Depending on the time zone, the full Moon will be...

Annual Lyrid Meteor Shower peaks tonight

After a days-long lead-up, tonight is finally the peak of the Lyrid Meteor Shower, which means that tonight, more so than any before or after,...

Annual Lyrid Meteor Shower peaks tonight

After a days-long lead-up, tonight is finally the peak of the Lyrid Meteor Shower, which means that tonight, more so than any before or after,...

Moon perfect for 2012 Lyrid meteor shower

The 2012 Lyrid meteor shower will be particularly favorable for North American observers. According to predictions from the American Meteor Society...