PULL · 8 JUN 2004 This was
This was
your sky.
A Planet Transits the Sun
NASA APOD · Ronald F. Dantowitz
(The Clay Center)
COSMIC MESSAGE
On June 8, 2004, Venus crossed directly in front of the Sun, an event called a transit. This celestial alignment had not occurred since 1882. Observers in Europe, Asia, and Africa saw the entire transit, while those in northeastern North America witnessed the Sun rise with Venus already silhouetted against it. This rare astronomical event was a global spectacle.
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2004-06-08 · ♊
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A Planet Transits the Sun
NASA APOD · Ronald F. Dantowitz
(The Clay Center)
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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GEMINI
In tropical astrology, 8 JUN 2004 falls under Gemini (♊). The sign's window runs from 05-21 through 06-20. Gemini is named for the twin stars Castor and Pollux, both bright enough to spot without a telescope. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 8 JUN 2004.
THE ALMANAC FOR 8 JUN 2004
DAY
Tuesday
MOON
Waning gibbous, 71% lit
POSITION
Day 160 of 366
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS