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Wednesday, May 23
Live Webcasts Around the World
Here is a list of observatories and organizations providing live webcasts on June 5 of the Venus transit of 2012. Click on the name to be directed to the webcast: NASA webcast from Mauna Kea, Hawaii Exploratorium in S.F., via Mauna Loa Observatory, Hawaii Slooh Space Camera telescope feeds from around the world
Astronomers Without Borders from Mount Wilson Observatory Coca-Cola Space Science Center, Columbus, Ga. University of Barcelona Webcast from Norway Sky Watchers Association of North Bengal, India Appalachian State University in Boone, N.C. Spectacular Venus Transit Ends
06 June 2012, 01:51 AM EDT
The last transit of Venus across the sun has ended after a spectacular celestial display.
You can see SPACE.com's wrap up of the amazing event here: Transit in Progress
05 June 2012, 09:34 PM EDT
The transit of Venus is progressing smoothly, with Venus midway through its path across the sun. The total transit will last about 6 hours and 40 minutes. Photos so far from the transit are here: Transit of Venus 2012 in Pictures (Gallery ) FIRST PHOTO! Venus Approaching Sun
05 June 2012, 06:10 PM EDT
NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory has captured its first view of Venus approaching the sun for today's rare and historic transit.
You can see the first image and more from other Venus Transit events here: New Video! Venus on Final Transit Approach
05 June 2012, 04:29 PM EDT
With less than 2 hours remaining before the begining of the Venus Transit, NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory has captrured an amazing video of the planet on its final solar approach.
You can watch the video here:
If weather is ruining your show, you can choose any of the webcasts on the left of this page, or pick from here:Watch Live! Transit of Venus Webcasts from Around the World " href="http://www.space.com/16005-venus-transit-webcasts-watch-live.html">Watch Live! Transit of Venus Webcasts from Around the World " href="/cms/articles/16005-venus-transit-webcasts-watch-live"> Just Hours Now 'Til the Venus Transit
05 June 2012, 11:43 AM EDT
There are less than 6 hours now until the start of the last transit of Venus this century! SPACE.com will have reporters in San Francisco, New York City, and photographers in Los Angeles for the historic Venus transit.
See our latest story here:
Learn about the stages of the Transit here:
Finally, Watch the event LIVE via webcasts here: It's Venus Transit Day!
05 June 2012, 12:08 AM EDT
The clock is ticking down to the transit of Venus today! How will you observe the event? See our preview of the Venus transit here: Rare & Historic Transit of Venus Across Sun Occurs Today Then find out how to watch the many webcasts here: Watch Live! Transit of Venus Webcasts from Around the World Stay tuned here for more stories throughout the day for the historic Venus transit of 2012. Happy Venus viewing! How to Photograph Tuesday's Venus Transit
03 June 2012, 08:53 AM EDT
T-minus Two Days to the Transit of Venus! SPACE.com's latest observing guides to see the Venus transit of 2012 are now available, including a handy guide to photographing the transit on Tuesday, June 5, as well as the partial lunar eclipse early Monday, June 4. You can read the full story here: How to Photograph the Rare Transit of Venus Safely and see a photo guide to setting up your telescope or other gear here: Transit of Venus 2012: How to Safely Photograph a Rare Sky Sight: A Photo Guide If you'd like more info on the June 4 partial lunar eclipse, read: Partial Lunar Eclipse Monday Sets Stage for Venus Transit Happy moon and Venus watching! Venus Transit 2012: We've Got Answers!
02 June 2012, 09:41 AM EDT
If the upcoming transit of Venus across the sun on Tuesday (June 5) has piqued your interest, but you're not sure where to start on how to view it, have no fear. Check out our latest Venus transit story, which has some of our most frequently asked questions and answers here: Transit of Venus FAQ: Everything You Need to Know Also see how the historic 2012 Venus transit works here: Venus Transit of the Sun: A 2012 Observer's Guide (Infographic ) How to Watch the Transit of Venus Online
01 June 2012, 11:28 AM EDT
The 2012 transit of Venus is less than a week away! On June 5, Venus will cross the face of the sun in a remarkable skywatching event that will not happen again for more than a century. For those who are unable to witness the event in person, here is our latest story about how to watch the transit online: Full Story: Rare Transit of Venus Occurs June 5: How to Watch Online And don't forget to check out our collection of photos from previous Venus transits through history: Image Gallery: Transit of Venus Across the Sun Through History (Gallery )
Transit of Venus Through History: new Gallery!
29 May 2012, 01:40 PM EDT
We are just over a week away from the historic 2012 transit of Venus, but scientists today aren't the first to gear up to observe Venus cross the face of the sun. Take a tour of the transits of Venus seen throughout history in our latest feature story and gallery here: Full Story: How the Transit of Venus Across Sun Enthralled Stargazers Through History Image Gallery: Transit of Venus Across the Sun Through History (Gallery )
Next Up: Transit of Venus
23 May 2012, 01:34 PM EDT
Last weekend, well-placed skywatchers were treated to a spectacular annular solar eclipse when the moon passed between Earth and the sun. The event helped set the stage for the much-anticipated transit of Venus next month. For more information about the historic transit event, check out our new observer's guide: Venus Transit of the Sun: A 2012 Observer's Guide (Infographic)
Venus Transit 2012: New Observer's Guide!
07 May 2012, 04:15 PM EDT
With the Venus transit of 2012 less than one month away, SPACE.com has created a handy observer's guide to what promises to be THE skywatching event of the year.
Check out our new Venus Transit of 2012 infographic here:
New Video: How Venus Will Cross the Sun
04 May 2012, 04:15 PM EDT
NASA has released a new video of the upcoming Venus transit of the sun. Check it out here: Venus Transit: Amazing Zoom From Planet's Surface to Earth
New Gallery: 51 Views of Venus Transit 2004
12 April 2012, 05:02 PM EDT
As we gear up for the Venus Transit of 2012, SPACE.com is taking a look back at the planet's most recent trip across the face of the sun, the Venus Transit of 2004.
Don't miss these amazing skywatcher photos:
Venus Transit of 2012 is Coming!
30 March 2012, 02:21 PM EDT
One of the rarest skywatching events that can ever be seen will occur on June 5 and 6 this year, when the planet Venus will cross the face of the sun, as seen from Earth, in what scientists call a transit. The Venus transit of 2012 is the second of two in recent years (the last one occured in 2004), but is the last event of its kind until 2117! SPACE.com will offer complete coverage of the Venus transit of 2012 here over the next two months, culminating in the skywatching event of the year!        |
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