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For the last time until the year 2117, people around the world will have a chance to witness the transit of Venus as the planet passes directly between Earth and the Sun on Tuesday 5th June and Wednesday 6th June. The event will appear as a tiny black disk creeping across the Sun’s face.  Events are taking place for people to safely view this event and telescopes and space satellites will have the best seats to get close up details.

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