June 2004's transit of Venus was thus more of an astronomical spectacle than a scientifically important event.
因此，2004年6月的金星凌日与其说是一个重要的科学事件，不如说是一个天文奇观。
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Today, local residents will have a chance to observe the transit of Venus in Shanghai, a rare astronomical wonder that was last viewed from the city 138 years ago.