What is the transit of Venus?

1. When the orbit of Venus crosses the orbit of Earth

2. When Venus can be seen from Earth and appears to shade the Sun

3. When Venus can be seen from Earth and appears to be shaded by the moon

4. When Venus can be seen from Earth and appears to trace a path across the face of the Sun

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Makayla Waters

Physics

13 April, 13:22

What is the transit of Venus?

1. When the orbit of Venus crosses the orbit of Earth

2. When Venus can be seen from Earth and appears to shade the Sun

3. When Venus can be seen from Earth and appears to be shaded by the moon

4. When Venus can be seen from Earth and appears to trace a path across the face of the Sun

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Asher Prince · Answer 1

A transit of Venus occurs when Venus crosses the line of sight from the earth to the Sun. It appears as a tiny black dot against the Sun. The correct choice is number four.