CBSNews is carrying a report on the upcoming (June 8) transit of Venus across the face of the Sun. The entire six-hour event will be visible from Europe, the Middle East and most of Asia and Africa. Viewers won't need a telescope or binoculars, but scientists warn against looking at the sun without adequate eye protection, just as with a solar eclipse. This celestial event will occur on the 8th of June for the first time after 122 years.
India will be in a prime spot to view the event. For those not in India (or too lazy to get out), a webcast of the event (as seen in India) is being provided by the University of North Dakota.
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