 Astronomical transits

Astronomical transits refer to the event where one celestial body passes in front of another from the perspective of an observer, typically used in the context of planets passing in front of stars. The most common and well-known example of this is the transit of a planet across the face of its parent star. ### Key Points about Astronomical Transits: 1. **Transits of Planets**: - The most observed examples are the transits of Mercury and Venus across the Sun.