Does Ceres ever transit Jupiter?

In summary, a transit occurs when one celestial body passes in front of another from the perspective of a third body. Ceres and Jupiter have a complex orbital relationship, and on average, a transit occurs once every 6 years. The observer must be located in the correct position for a transit to be visible, which is typically only in certain regions of the world. The next expected transit of Ceres and Jupiter will occur on March 15, 2023, visible from parts of South America, Africa, and Europe. Transits allow scientists to study the size, shape, and composition of celestial bodies and can provide insight into their orbits and interactions.
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Does Ceres ever transit Jupiter? And if it does, how large of a telescope would I need to see it?
 
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