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On May 16^th, 2010, people in most regions in the world have seen a very rare natural phenomenon. It was Venus eclipse. It was very rare amazing natural event. It was reported that the Venus eclipse will be seen again in the future in 2050. Do you know how this rare Venus eclipse happens?

Well, actually Venus eclipse is like Sun eclipse. Venus eclipses occurs when the position of the earth, moon, and Venus is parallel. Venus planet will slowly disappear for a moment because it is covered the surface of the Moon. Venus planet seems to move to the back side of the Moon.

The Moon and planets are sharing a similar apparent path in the sky. That is why it is not unusual for the moon to appear to pass close to Venus. In fact, the moon appears somewhere near it about once a month. However, most people don’t see these events because they are visible in the evening sky only have the time, and then only for a short period after sunset. The apparent closeness varies from month to month as well.

What does the text tell about?

• Moon eclipse

• Venus eclipse

• Solar eclipse

• Venus and Moon eclipse

• Moon and solar eclipse

On May 16^th, 2010, people in most regions in the world have seen a very rare natural phenomenon. It was Venus eclipse. It was very rare amazing natural event. It was reported that the Venus eclipse will be seen again in the future in 2050. Do you know how this rare Venus eclipse happens?

Well, actually Venus eclipse is like Sun eclipse. Venus eclipses occurs when the position of the earth, moon, and Venus is parallel. Venus planet will slowly disappear for a moment because it is covered the surface of the Moon. Venus planet seems to move to the back side of the Moon.

The Moon and planets are sharing a similar apparent path in the sky. That is why it is not unusual for the moon to appear to pass close to Venus. In fact, the moon appears somewhere near it about once a month. However, most people don’t see these events because they are visible in the evening sky only have the time, and then only for a short period after sunset. The apparent closeness varies from month to month as well.

How can Venus eclipse happen?

• The position of the Earth, Moon and Venus is parallel.

• The position of the Earth, Moon, and Sun is parallel.

• The position of the Earth, Moon, and stars is parallel.

• The position of the Earth, Moon, and orbit is parallel.

• The Moon and Venus share a similar path in the sky.

On May 16^th, 2010, people in most regions in the world have seen a very rare natural phenomenon. It was Venus eclipse. It was very rare amazing natural event. It was reported that the Venus eclipse will be seen again in the future in 2050. Do you know how this rare Venus eclipse happens?

Well, actually Venus eclipse is like Sun eclipse. Venus eclipses occurs when the position of the earth, moon, and Venus is parallel. Venus planet will slowly disappear for a moment because it is covered the surface of the Moon. Venus planet seems to move to the back side of the Moon.

The Moon and planets are sharing a similar apparent path in the sky. That is why it is not unusual for the moon to appear to pass close to Venus. In fact, the moon appears somewhere near it about once a month. However, most people don’t see these events because they are visible in the evening sky only have the time, and then only for a short period after sunset. The apparent closeness varies from month to month as well.

Why does Venus disappear slowly?

• Because the surface of the Earth covers it.

• Because the surface of the Sun covers it.

• Because Venus is covered by the starts in the sky.

• Because Venus is back to the side of the Earth.

• Because the surface of the Moon covers it.

On May 16^th, 2010, people in most regions in the world have seen a very rare natural phenomenon. It was Venus eclipse. It was very rare amazing natural event. It was reported that the Venus eclipse will be seen again in the future in 2050. Do you know how this rare Venus eclipse happens?

Well, actually Venus eclipse is like Sun eclipse. Venus eclipses occurs when the position of the earth, moon, and Venus is parallel. Venus planet will slowly disappear for a moment because it is covered the surface of the Moon. Venus planet seems to move to the back side of the Moon.

The Moon and planets are sharing a similar apparent path in the sky. That is why it is not unusual for the moon to appear to pass close to Venus. In fact, the moon appears somewhere near it about once a month. However, most people don’t see these events because they are visible in the evening sky only have the time, and then only for a short period after sunset. The apparent closeness varies from month to month as well.

When does the Moon appear near the Venus?

• Every morning

• Every sunset

• Every night

• Once a month

• Twice a month

On May 16^th, 2010, people in most regions in the world have seen a very rare natural phenomenon. It was Venus eclipse. It was very rare amazing natural event. It was reported that the Venus eclipse will be seen again in the future in 2050. Do you know how this rare Venus eclipse happens?

Well, actually Venus eclipse is like Sun eclipse. Venus eclipses occurs when the position of the earth, moon, and Venus is parallel. Venus planet will slowly disappear for a moment because it is covered the surface of the Moon. Venus planet seems to move to the back side of the Moon.

The Moon and planets are sharing a similar apparent path in the sky. That is why it is not unusual for the moon to appear to pass close to Venus. In fact, the moon appears somewhere near it about once a month. However, most people don’t see these events because they are visible in the evening sky only have the time, and then only for a short period after sunset. The apparent closeness varies from month to month as well.

The purpose of the text above is to....

• Describe the surface of Venus.

• Explain why Venus eclipse occurs.

• Amaze the readers with Venus eclipse.

• Retell the reader about the Venus eclipse in 2010.

• Give explanation how to make Venus eclipse.