The Cosmos

It's incredible to think about space.  The glorious lights, the explored planets and those that are still hidden, and the ever burning question, "are we alone in the universe?"  So many questions, so little answers.

Looking to the sky has always educated and guided man.  Stars were the world's first "compass" for navigation.  Night and day are established by elements in the sky.  For Bahrain, looking to the sky will bring even greater and unique opportunity tomorrow.  It, along with a few other countries, will have a great view of a phenomenon that happens just once a century.  The planet Venus will pass the Earth and the sun, and will be visible as a small black dot.  Bahrain should count itself fortunate.  This event happens once every hundred years.  This will be the second time in less than ten years the people will be able to see it!

Star gazers, get ready!  And don't be late.  If you miss it, you will have to wait until about 2117 to see it again.  Chances are, you won't be able to see then!

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