Happy Holidays!!
There is something going on right now called 'The Christmas Star'. Please go outside try to find it! And tell me if y'all can see it!
Anyways let me tell y'all about it! So Jupiter and Saturn are going to be aligned. This only comes once every 800 years. Because the planets will be so close together near Christmas, it’s being dubbed the “Christmas Star” by some. The two gas giants will be separated by only .1 degree. To the naked eye, it will likely appear as two distinguishable separate points, rather than one “star".
Here’s how to see the rare ‘Christmas Star’ on Monday
Event marks closest visible encounter between Jupiter, Saturn in 800 years
ORLANDO, Fla. – It all comes down to weather Monday evening. The rare Great Conjunction between Jupiter and Saturn is set to take center stage in our night.
The last time the two planets have been visibly this close in our night sky was about 800 years ago.
Jupiter and Saturn will appear extremely close Dec 21 2020.
Because the planets will be so close together near Christmas, it’s being dubbed the “Christmas Star” by some. The two gas giants will be separated by only .1 degree. To the naked eye, it will likely appear as two distinguishable separate points, rather than one “star,” but it does depend on one’s eyesight and atmospheric conditions.
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How To See:
When: Dec 21, 2020
Where: Southwest sky about 30 minutes after sunset
Notes: The planets will gradually get lower in the sky as the evening progresses, so the earlier, the better.
You do not need a telescope or binoculars to see but they will enhance the viewing experience.
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I hope you have a wonderful holiday!