Jupiter-Saturn Winter Solstice Great Conjunction 2020 Photos: Netizens Share Beautiful Pictures of Rare Christmas Star Gracing The Night Sky!
It is no surprise, that people are staring at the sky tonight with their eyes wide, to see the Christmas Star or the ‘Star of Bethlehem’. Those who have spotted it already are sharing photos of it on their social media accounts. #jupitersaturnconjunction, #ChristmasStar are trending topics on Twitter with pictures of the Great Conjunction.
It's the night of the Christmas Star to shine bright in the sky tonight. The great conjunction between Saturn and Jupiter is taking place tonight, December 21. Called as Winter Solstice Great Conjunction, this is going to be one of the rarest events we can witness in the sky for years to come. The two bright planets come so close to each other on the night of December 21 after 800 years! So it is no surprise, that people are staring at the sky tonight with their eyes wide, to see the Christmas Star or the ‘Star of Bethlehem’. Those who have spotted it already are sharing photos of it on their social media accounts. #jupitersaturnconjunction, #ChristmasStar are trending topics on Twitter with pictures of the Great Conjunction.
Jupiter and Saturn align every 20 years or so-called the ‘great conjunction’. But today, it will be the closest the planets have been since 1623. In reality, the two planets are almost 400 million miles away from each other. From the earth's perspective, they appear as one, or a double star. There are several channels holding a live streaming of the celestial activity right now. If you want to know how it is looking to the naked eye, check out the pictures being shared online.
Check Photos of Winter Solstice Great Conjunction 2020:
Two Planets Coming Close
Jupiter's Moon and Saturn's Rings!
Winter Solstice Great Conjunction
Almost There
Kissing Stars
An Hour Before
Pics of The Two Planets Getting Closer
It may look like a star shining bright, but if you have an access to a telescope, you can see the planets distinctly. Jupiter's four moons can be seen with a zoom lens. To watch the rings of Saturn, one would need special equipment. The next time, we would see such a close conjunction would be by 2080!
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