Approaching summer solstice and Venus transit

It's that great time of year in Wisconsin when we are closing in on solstice.  Every day the sky is a little lighter when I rise at 4:44 a.m. 

Darkness, on the other end of the day, is delayed so it's now possible to take a bike ride or do other outdoors things after dinner. 

On the way to summer solstice, most North Americans will be able to view the transit of Venus across the Sun on June 5.  Viewers will need eye protection or should visit a local astronomy club.  For more information about the transit, http://www.transitofvenus.org.