For all the aviators and aviation enthusiasts out there who are interested in astronomy, an interesting and relatively rare event will take place today - the Transit of Venus across the Sun. This is when Venus passes directly between the Earth and the Sun, becoming visible as a small black disk that moves across the "face" of the Sun. The next transit will not take place until December 2117.

In the U.S., the transit begins at approximately 6:04 p.m. EDT, 5:04 CDT, 4:05 MDT, and 3:06 PDT. DO NOT look directly at the Sun to view the transit without appropriate protection. To view the transit safely, please follow these suggestions: http://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/highlights/Safely-View-the-Upcoming-Eclipse-and-Transit-150863835.html

Those of you with access to shade 14 arc welder glasses/helmets can use them to view the transit directly and safely.

Enjoy!!!

Zack