A composite image showing the transit of Venus across the Sun on June 8th, 2004. The image includes a sequence of photos depicting Venus's crescent phase diminishing as it aligns with the sun, culminating in a complete transit. Additional images show a lunar occultation of Venus on May 21st, 2004, and a close-up of Venus's atmosphere. Credit: Pete Lawrence.

Astronomy Picture from 15/06/2004

A Rare Annular Venusian Solar Eclipse

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap040615.html


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