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In this video you're seeing the 2012 #Venustransit recorded by #SWAP on board the #PROBA2 #satellite.
The planet #Venus appeared as a small, dark spot passing across the face of the #Sun.
https://bit.ly/3mRp76A
#Space
#SpaceHour
In this video you're seeing the 2012 #Venustransit recorded by #SWAP on board the #PROBA2 #satellite.
The planet #Venus appeared as a small, dark spot passing across the face of the #Sun.
https://bit.ly/3mRp76A #Space
#SpaceHour
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2012 #Venustransit began at 22:09 UTC on 5 June, & finished at 04:49 UTC on 6 June.
Venus transits are extremely rare & occur in pairs. Consecutive transits per pair are spaced 8 yrs apart, & consecutive pairs occur more than 100 yrs apart.
PicKecskemét, Hungary 03:41 UTC
2012 #Venustransit began at 22:09 UTC on 5 June, & finished at 04:49 UTC on 6 June.
Venus transits are extremely rare & occur in pairs. Consecutive transits per pair are spaced 8 yrs apart, & consecutive pairs occur more than 100 yrs apart.
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Kecskemét, Hungary 03:41 UTC
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The previous transit of Venus took place on 8 June 2004 (preceded by transits on 9 Dec 1874 and 6 Dec 1882).
The next pair of transits will occur on 10–11 Dec 2117 and Dec 2125 within the 22nd century.
Thanks to @SchaffnerCk for the reminder.
#Space https://twitter.com/Nereide/status/1202985348856516614
The previous transit of Venus took place on 8 June 2004 (preceded by transits on 9 Dec 1874 and 6 Dec 1882).
The next pair of transits will occur on 10–11 Dec 2117 and Dec 2125 within the 22nd century.
Thanks to @SchaffnerCk for the reminder.
#Space https://twitter.com/Nereide/status/1202985348856516614
