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Live: Watching for Venus to Cross the Sun
Venus passed in front of the Sun on June 5, 2012, a rare event. Observers could see a small, circular dark dot moving across the solar disk. This dot was the planet Venus, distinct from the larger, sprawling sunspots. This type of solar eclipse, called a transit, is much rarer than a lunar eclipse.
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Released on your day
Space pictures released on your month and day in other years, or a few days either side. Each one is sharp enough to print as a poster.
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The Sun on your day The Sun on 5 June 2012 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 5 June 2012 · Nile Delta and Sinai See it as a poster -
Released on 5 June 2013 Galaxies in Hiding See it as a poster -
Released on 5 June 2013 Bubbles Within Bubbles See it as a poster -
Released on 5 June 2003 Supernova Shock Wave Paints Cosmic Portrait See it as a poster -
Released on 5 June 2013 Life and Death Intermingled See it as a poster -
Released on 5 June 1998 MC-7 Cebrenia Region See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 5 JUN 2012 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 5 JUN 2012.
Questions about June 5, 2012
What space photo was released on June 5, 2012?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 5, 2012 was "Live: Watching for Venus to Cross the Sun". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on June 5, 2012?
A full moon, about 99% lit.
What day of the week was June 5, 2012?
June 5, 2012 was a Tuesday, day 157 of the 366 days in 2012.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on June 5, 2012?
NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory photographed the Sun that day, and NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth. Both are on this page, next to the card.
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