2012 Venus Transit Seen in Marshall, NC
Skywatcher John C. Edwards sent in this photo of the Venus transit of June 5, 2012, taken in Marshall, NC. He used a 150mm reflector telescope and projection rig.
Venus Transit at Sunset
Skywatcher Tyler Leavitt sent in this photo taken June 5, 2012 from Las Vegas, Nev. He writes: "Very cool experience, so glad I was able to view it without a cloud in the sky, a benefit of living in the desert."
Venus Transit Through Filter
Skywatcher Diego Wer took this image of the Venus transit on June 5, 2012 from Van Nuys, Calif.
Venus Transit at Mohawk Mountain
Skywatcher Scott Tully took this image on June 5, 2012 from Mohawk Mountain State Park in Cornwall, Connecticut.
Venus Transit of Sun
Skywatcher Scott Tully took this image on June 5, 2012 from Mohawk Mountain State Park in Cornwall, Connecticut.
A Student Looks at the Venus Transit
This image of a young skywatcher was taken by Noriko Nagumo on June 5, 2012 from El Marino Language School in Culver City, CA.
Venus Crossing the Sun in New Zealand
Skywatcher Bren Harrison took this image on June 5, 2012 from Auckland, New Zealand.
Venus, Sun and Clouds
Skywatcher Samuel J. Hartman of State College, PA, took this image on June 5, 2012.
Venus Transit in Neon
Skywatcher John Davis caught the Venus transit on June 5, 2012, in El Paso, Texas.
Venus Transit Over Lake
Skywatcher Mat Weekly caught the Venus transit on June 5, 2012, in north-central Minnesota.
Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more! And if you have a news tip, correction or comment, let us know at: community@space.com.
