Transit of Venus — 8th June 2004
Artist’s impression of Venus passing by the Sun
"I beseech you, therefore, with all my strength, to attend to it diligently with a telescope..." — Jeremiah Horrocks, 5th November 1639

Pictures from the Day

The Transit of Venus seen through the haze from Carr House

Projected image from a 4-inch telescope at Carr House
Tap the image to view a 12-minute clip from Carr House.

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How do I observe the Transit of Venus?

See our safe observing section for four ways to observe the transit. Or look at our "on the web" page for links from around the world.

Where can I see the Transit?

Use our Events Calendar to find events in your area. Many observatories, schools, Universities and Science Centres are having Transit events.

What can I measure?

See our Transit Calculator for details of the timings you need to make to measure the distance to the Sun. You need to look at this before the day to be sure you have the equipment.

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