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  2. Astronomical transit - Wikipedia

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    On 21 December 2012, the Cassini–Huygens probe, in orbit around Saturn, observed the planet Venus transiting the Sun. [3] On 3 June 2014, the Mars rover Curiosity observed the planet Mercury transiting the Sun, marking the first time a planetary transit has been observed from a celestial body besides Earth. [4]

  3. Conjunction (astronomy) - Wikipedia

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    When Mercury passes in front of the Sun, it is a transit of Mercury, and when Venus passes in front of the Sun, it is a transit of Venus. When the nearer object appears larger than the farther one, it will completely obscure its smaller companion; this is called an occultation. An example of an occultation is when the Moon passes between Earth ...

  4. Solar conjunction - Wikipedia

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    This is because the Sun acts as a large electromagnetic noise generator which creates a signal much stronger than the satellite's tracking signal. [ citation needed ] One example of limitations caused by the solar conjunction occurred when the NASA - JPL team put the Curiosity rover on Mars' surface in autonomous operation mode for 25 days ...

  5. Mutual reception - Wikipedia

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    Mercury might have the same function in the case of an adverse transit to Saturn. If an individual has the Sun posited in Aquarius and Saturn located in Leo, both the Sun and Saturn are in mutual reception, since the Sun's own house is in Leo, where Saturn is located, and Saturn governs the sign of Aquarius, where the Sun is positioned. However ...

  6. Here's What Mercury in Virgo Opposite Saturn in Pisces ... - AOL

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    Mercury opposite Saturn can trigger feelings of self-doubt and restriction, according to astrologer Valerie Mesa. ... With Mercury transiting your 12th house of unconscious patterns, you may feel ...

  7. Planetary transits and occultations - Wikipedia

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    The next time a mutual planetary transit or occultation will happen (as seen from Earth) will be on 22 November 2065 at about 12:43 UTC, when Venus near superior conjunction (with an angular diameter of 10.6") will transit in front of Jupiter (with an angular diameter of 30.9"); however, this will take place only 8° west of the Sun, and will therefore not be visible to the unaided/unprotected ...

  8. Here's What Your Biggest Challenge in January Will Be ... - AOL

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    The sun’s opposition to Mars adds to this tug-of-war between your career and your desire for emotional security, while Mercury’s opposition to Mars on Jan. 23rd brings communication breakdowns ...

  9. What is the 6th house in astrology? What it indicates about ...

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    For example, a transit of Jupiter might bring expansion and positive developments, while a transit of Saturn might bring responsibilities or challenges. Harmonious aspects to the sixth house bring ...