1769 Transit

The 1769 Transit refers to the transit of Venus across the Sun, which occurs in pairs approximately every 120 years. The event was notable in 1769 because it allowed scientists to better measure the distance between Earth and the Sun by observing the planet’s silhouette crossing the solar disk from different locations. These observations helped improve understanding of the solar system’s scale, contributing to advancements in astronomy. Historically, such transits were rare and valuable for scientific research, marking a significant collaborative effort among astronomers of the time.