Transit of Venus

The transit of Venus photographed from the New Plymouth observatory.

Falefehi Toamotu, 8, and brother, Siutaka, 10 look for Venus at Stardome observatory.

A live feed from Hawaii showing the transit of Venus was on display at Auckland's Stardome observatory.

Samuel Miles, 6, and sister Olivia, 9, try to catch a glimpse of the transit of Venus.

The Transit of Venus observed from Wanaka at 12.09pm

Neville Richards looks at the transit of Venus through a telescope at the New Plymouth observatory.

Transit of Venus seen from Balclutha at 11.10am.

Venus begins its day long pass across the face of the sun.

The Transit of Venus observed from Wanaka.

Nasa's SDO satellite captures its first image of the Venus Transit.

Nasa's SDO telescope captured this close-up of Venus' approach.

The transit of Venus obscured by some cloud.

Venus begins its day long pass across the face of the Sun. Clarification: This image originally appeared upside down.

Mercury Bay Area School students in Whitianga enjoy clear skies to view the Transit of Venus.

Mercury Bay Area School students in Whitianga enjoy clear skies to view the Transit of Venus.