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Rare spectacle: Venus travels across the sun

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By The Associated Press

June 6, 2012

Crowds were flocking to look at the rare sight of Venus passing in front of the sun Tuesday and Wednesday, depending on the location of their vantage point. The next transit of the planet isn't set to take place until 2117. (June 6)