yes-this IS a music thread, inspired by this event:
VENUS TRANSIT: On June 8th, for the first time since 1882,
Venus will pass directly between Earth and the Sun. The planet's black silhouette will be visible from Australia, Asia, Africa, Europe and eastern parts of the Americas. Visit Spaceweather.com for observing tips and links to live webcasts from around the world.
SPACE STATION TRANSIT: Transits of Venus are rare, but this is
unprecedented: The International Space Station (ISS) is going to
cross the Sun four times during the 6+ hour transit of Venus on June 8th. Advanced observers in parts of Europe, Africa and Asia might be able to record the double transit. Get the details at this site: http://www.spaceweather.com/
for info on sightings, time tables, links to websites showing live
images when it happens, etc.
in north america it will be visible mostly from the Eastern parts.
Europe and the mid-east will have a better view. INFO here:
http://science.nasa.gov/