Transit of Venus

Transit of Venus June 5^th 2012 @ 6:30pm

On June 5^th Venus will be passing in front of the Sun. This will be your last chance to see this rare event until 2117!  Venus’s solar transit is very rare and has only been observed seven times since the 1630’s. 


We welcome you to join us at 6:30 pm to learn more about Venus and why this event is a rare occurrence, its history, and share views of Venus through properly solar filtered eclipse viewing glasses which will be available to allow you to watch this event safely.  The Venus solar transit begins 7:00 pm and will continue until sunset at 9:00pm.  


Be sure to bring a blanket and chair. This event is weather dependent on clear sky conditions.

Cost: $10.00/Adults or $8.00/child  (if you have your own proper eye wear)

Cost: $15.00/Person or $12.00/child  (If you need to rent our eye wear) 

Meeting @ Lily Lake Pavilion

  Please contact Daytripping to register or for more information at 657-8747.