Venus will pass between the Earth and sun during what’s called an inferior conjunction. But don’t plan on seeing the linkup.

Venus will pass between the Earth and sun during its inferior conjunction. Though the transit is called an inferior conjunction, don't let the negative connotations fool you: There's nothing ...

A partial solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking a portion of the solar disc. This phenomenon makes the Sun appear to have a "bite" out of it.