Transit occurs next Tuesday; next one in 2117
(NEWSER) - Next Tuesday, Venus will move between the Earth and the sun—and you may want to catch it now, because you probably won't be around when it happens again in 2117. The event will be visible throughout the US shortly before sunset. On the East Coast, you'll want to be up high and facing west, because the sun will be low. Don't look directly at the sun, the New York Times reminds us: Instead, use eclipse-viewing glasses or read about projection techniques. More»
