"Mark S. Holden" wrote in message ...

My astronomical society went to the shore for it - got there at 3:30 to
polar align the scope and do some fall observing a bit early - but
clouds came in as soon as we were set up.

I snoozed; I lost - maybe. People in some places in or near DC saw it;
others did not.

"One Small Spot, Hundreds of Watchers
Crowds Rise Early to See Transit of Venus"

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...-2004Jun8.html