A dramatic telephoto image captures the silhouette of Venus rising with the sun above the Black Sea. Atmospheric refraction causes the sun to appear distorted and reddish, resembling an Etruscan vase. The unique shape is due to atmospheric conditions, not a Venus transit.

Astronomy Picture from 08/06/2012

When Venus Rises with the Sun

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap120608.html


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