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The transit of Venus across the face of the sun, with visible sunspots, as seen from Aurora

The transit of Venus across the face of the sun, with visible sunspots, as seen from Aurora


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The transit of Venus across the face of the sun, with visible sunspots, as seen from Aurora

The transit of Venus across the face of the sun, with visible sunspots, as seen from Aurora, Colorado, USA, 16.33 local time, 5 June 2012

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Venus Takes a Joyride - Sunspots Join the Party!

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. In this photo print, captured by the talented Charlie Summers, we witness an extraordinary celestial event that could easily be mistaken for a cosmic dance party. The transit of Venus across the face of the sun becomes an enchanting spectacle as visible sunspots add their flair to the scene. Taken from Aurora, Colorado on 5th June 2012 at precisely 16:33 local time, this image showcases nature's own version of a planetary parade. Against a backdrop of vibrant orange skies and silhouetted landscapes, our star takes center stage while Venus gracefully glides in front like a celestial ballerina. The spherical beauty of our neighboring planet is accentuated by its perfect circle shape against the radiant sun. It seems as if Venus has decided to hitchhike on one of those mesmerizing sunspots that dot our fiery friend's surface - truly an interplanetary joyride! As we gaze upon this breathtaking sight, it reminds us just how vast and wondrous our universe truly is. So next time you find yourself under clear skies with your eyes turned upward, remember to keep an eye out for these rare astronomical events – who knows what surprises await us in the great expanse above?

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