I watched the transit in 2004 - fascinating. Sadly, pretty much the whole of the UK is forecast to be completely covered with cloud at sunrise, when the transit will be in its final stages, and I probably won't get to see it.<p>I'll be trying. I can drive up to about 6 hours to get to any point that's got a good chance of seeing through the clouds. So I'm watching the forecast, and hoping it works.<p>I'd like to have seen both transits.
I tried to figure out when to see this where I am, and found the easiest way was to install Stellarium and then fast forward in time to see how the pass happens.
For those wanting to view the transit and not permanently lose their sight, there are a few ways to watch it+. I personally prefer option 6:<p>1 use of eclipse shades<p>2 pinhole projectors<p>3 project a magnified view<p>4 project a magnified image through a closed-loop device<p>5 viewed directly when magnified<p>6 live webcast<p>+
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