TRANSIT OF VENUS: SOLAR VIEWING

Antelope Island State Park

  Join park staff and members of the Ogden Astronomical Society for a rare event. A transit occurs when Venus passes directly between the sun and the earth. The most recent transit of Venus was in 2004. The June 5, 2012 transit of Venus will be the last time this event takes place until 2117. Stop by the Visitor Center any time after 4:30 pm until sunset to view the sun through special solar viewing glasses solar telescopes. Never look directly at the sun. For more information call (801 721-9569.