Venus began to transit from being to the west of the Sun to the east of the Sun on June 2, 2016. Reaching mid-point on June 6th. This takes place directly behind the Sun in the area between Tien Kwan (Zeta Tauri) and Aldebaran (Alpha Tauri). The Morning to Evening transit takes place on the opposite side of the Sun from Earth so there is no retrograde motion.
It will emerge on June 11 completing a smooth 9 day journey. (more later)
