Venus Transit

A Venus Transit occurs when Venus passes directly between the Earth and the Sun, appearing as a small, dark dot moving across the Sun’s face. This event happens in a precise alignment and occurs in a pattern that repeats over long periods, approximately every 243 years, with pairs of transits separated by over a century. Historically, transits helped astronomers measure the distance between Earth and the Sun, improving our understanding of the solar system. Today, they are rare opportunities for observation and scientific study, offering insights into planetary atmospheres and orbital mechanics.