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On rare occasions, Mercury and Venus can transit the Sun, crossing directly between us and our Sun. If you were watching the event closely, such as on June 5, 2012, you might note a "tear-drop" effect as Venus came on and left the solar disk, very different from the disk of Mercury. Explain.Answer
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