The Arc of Venus (IMAGE) NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Caption These are three photos from the Arc of Venus observed during the planet's 2004 transit by an amateur astronomer near Toulouse, France. Credit André Rondi Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.