Two Largest Planets, Jupiter & Saturn To Appear Side By Side For First Time In 800 Years

Date: 19-12-2020 3:38 pm (3 years ago) | Author: Mister Jay Wonder
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Jupiter and Saturn, the two largest planets in the solar system, will appear side by side in the sky Monday night for the first time in almost 800 years.

The titanic planets “will appear just a tenth of a degree apart,” which is equivalent to the thickness of a dime, according to NASA.

NASA added that sky watchers could get a glimpse of the two planets and their moons through binoculars or a small telescope.

The event, called the “Great Conjuncture” will occur on the winter solstice, the longest night of the year.

The last time Jupiter and Saturn had such a close pairing was in July 1623.


Posted: at 19-12-2020 03:38 PM (3 years ago) | Addicted Hero
- gogoman at 19-12-2020 10:47 PM (3 years ago)
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yeah!! bring it on... i love space
Posted: at 19-12-2020 10:47 PM (3 years ago) | Grande Master
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