2012 Transit of Venus
The transit of a planet is similar to a solar eclipse: A planet passes between us and the sun, with its shadow visible across the sun. However, because the planets are so far away, they appear as a dot against the sun rather than blocking most of the sun as a solar eclipse would.
While arguably not as visually exciting as an eclipse, the transit of Venus is a rare event. The one shown here occurred on June 5, 2012. The next one won't occur until December of 2117 (so if you're reading this, you likely won't be alive by the time that happens).
I photographed this from Folsom, CA. I was able to capture the start. As sundown approached some clouds moved in and blocked most of the view of the sun, and the transit completed after sundown.
Read MoreWhile arguably not as visually exciting as an eclipse, the transit of Venus is a rare event. The one shown here occurred on June 5, 2012. The next one won't occur until December of 2117 (so if you're reading this, you likely won't be alive by the time that happens).
I photographed this from Folsom, CA. I was able to capture the start. As sundown approached some clouds moved in and blocked most of the view of the sun, and the transit completed after sundown.
The Transit of Venus through thin clouds. Shot with Olympus 1000mm lens @f16 with a Seymour Solar 475 glass filter (6/5/2012 - Folsom, CA)
The Transit of Venus through thin clouds. Shot with Olympus 1000mm lens f16 with a Seymour Solar 475 glass filter 652012 FolsomCA FolsomCACA 20120605 June 52012CA FolsomCA 20120605 June 5
