Stargazers nationwide witness rare spectacle of Venus passing in front of sun

[News Bandit]

BANGKOK, June 6 -- Stargazers across Thailand witnessed a rare planetary spectacle -- Venus passing in front of the sun -- that could be seen here between 5.49-11.49am today.

The Ministry of Science and Technology has warned viewers not to look at the sun without eye protection as serious eye damage is likely to result.

The transit of Venus across the sun from the eastern horizon to the western horizon will be visible in Thailand for approximately six hours. It was considered once in a life time event as this sight won't come again for more than 105 years, Dec 11, 2117.  

This spectacle on Wednesday was visible between 5.49-11.49am.

However, cloud cover in the capital was an obstacle for viewers as most of the Bangkok sky was covered by vast cloud. (MCOT online news)
 

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