Spectators (below photo) uses an X-ray negative to view the rare transit of Venus (top photo) in Manila June 6, 2012. Engineer Dario dela Cruz, officer in-charge of the Space Sciences and Astronomy Section of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), said the passage of Venus will be best observed from 6:09 a.m. to 12:49 p.m. facing the eastern horizon Wednesday.“Observing the sun directly without filters can cause a temporary or permanent loss of visual function, as it can damage or destroy retinal cells,” The event will not happen again until 2117.
