Celestial events that astronomers, skygazers should look out for this December 2020
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Celestial events that astronomers, skygazers should look out for this December 2020

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Apart from a rare conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn on 21 December, 30 December will Planets Jupiter and Saturn will align to form a spectacular phenomenon in the night sky called a ‘double planet’ in December. On 13 December, stargazers will be able to see the Geminids Meteor Shower while on 14 December, people in the Southern Hemisphere will bear witness a total Solar Eclipse. Geminid meteors, 13 December Peaking on the night of the 13th and going on till early morning of 14 December, the shower will be visible for nearly two weeks from 4-16 December. Solar Eclipse, 14 December The moon will pass directly in front of the sun on this day offering people in the southern hemisphere a glimpse at a total solar eclipse. Winter Solstice and Ursid meteors, 21 December Apart from the Jupiter-Saturn conjunction, the date is also significant for being Winter Solstice.

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Geminids meteor shower peaks on December 13-14: Here’s how to catch the best view
1 week, 4 days ago

Geminids meteor shower peaks on December 13-14: Here’s how to catch the best view

Live Mint  

The Geminids Meteor Shower is currently active and will remain visible until December 21, 2024. Next up The Ursids Meteor Shower The Ursids are set to peak on the night of December 21-22, 2024, with the moon at 59% full. The Quadrantids: The new year's meteor showers After the Geminids and Ursids, the Quadrantids Meteor Shower will dominate the skies …

Geminid meteor shower: How and when to see the December peak
1 week, 6 days ago

Geminid meteor shower: How and when to see the December peak

CNN  

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Sky-gazers may get the chance to glimpse some of the dozens of meteors that will streak across the sky as the annual Geminid meteor shower reaches its peak. But Lunsford also suggested to look for a glimpse of the meteors in the early morning hours of Friday and Saturday to avoid the …

Among the stars
3 weeks ago

Among the stars

The Hindu  

New Moon: On December 1, the Moon will be on the same side of the Earth as the Sun and will not be visible in the night sky. Full Moon: The Moon will be located on the opposite side of the Earth as the Sun and its face will be fully illuminated on December 15. Ursids Meteor Shower: With around …

Final supermoon of 2024 coincides with Leonid meteor shower
1 month, 1 week ago

Final supermoon of 2024 coincides with Leonid meteor shower

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Two rare celestial spectacles will coincide this weekend as the last supermoon of …

The Leonid meteor shower is peaking as the supermoon wanes – what you need to know
1 month, 1 week ago

The Leonid meteor shower is peaking as the supermoon wanes – what you need to know

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. That bright glowing orb will still be almost full when the Leonid meteor shower peaks this weekend, …

Parade of planets to be visible in the night sky on 12 December: All you need to know about this celestial event
3 years ago

Parade of planets to be visible in the night sky on 12 December: All you need to know about this celestial event

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A slim crescent Moon will align with Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Neptune and Uranus, providing stargazers with a beautiful spectacle in the sky The moon and its planetary pals are putting up quite a show and on Sunday, 12 December, and stargazers will be provided with a spectacular celestial showcase. From 6-10 December, one will be able to see three planets, …

Here's Your December 2021 Celestial Events Calendar! Watch Meteor Showers, Comet Leonard & More
3 years ago

Here's Your December 2021 Celestial Events Calendar! Watch Meteor Showers, Comet Leonard & More

ABP News  

New Delhi: Several astronomical objects can be spotted in the sky, during the early evening hours, or before sunrise this month. The December sky-watching highlights include the annual Geminid showers, Comet Leonard, and the Solar System's gas giants, among others. The Moon passes by Venus, Saturn, and Jupiter in turn, each evening after Sunset, from December 6 to 10 | …

From Leonid Meteor Showers to partial lunar eclipse: Here a list of celestial events in November to look out for
3 years, 1 month ago

From Leonid Meteor Showers to partial lunar eclipse: Here a list of celestial events in November to look out for

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On 18 November, one will have an excellent chance to spot planet Uranus, if one looks north of the nearly Full Moon. Below is the complete list of celestial events in November 2021: 3 November: Mercury will be very close to the moon tonight. 16 to 18 November: This is also one of the best times to watch the sky …

Winter Solstice and the Great Conjunction: Here’s Everything You Should Know About the Day
4 years ago

Winter Solstice and the Great Conjunction: Here’s Everything You Should Know About the Day

News 18  

Monday, December 21 is a day of great events, as it marks the Winter Solstice. Also known as December solstice, hiemal solstice or hibernal solstice, the event takes place when one of the Earth’s pole is tilted away from the sun at its maximum distance. Apart from winter solstice, the day will also be remembered for the great conjunction, when …

What is the 'Great Conjunction' of Jupiter and Saturn and Why it is Significant to Humankind
4 years ago

What is the 'Great Conjunction' of Jupiter and Saturn and Why it is Significant to Humankind

News 18  

Space enthusiasts will get a rare opportunity to watch two planets of the solar system come closer than ever right ahead of Christmas this year. Dubbed as the great conjunction that will happen on December 21, Jupiter and Saturn, the two biggest planets in our solar system will appear very close together in the sky. On the evening of this …

Today's Google Doodle celebrates 'The Great Conjunction' of Jupiter and Saturn and 'Winter 2020'
4 years ago

Today's Google Doodle celebrates 'The Great Conjunction' of Jupiter and Saturn and 'Winter 2020'

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Google says that the simultaneous sighting of the two planets has not been seen for almost 800 years. In collaboration with NASA, today’s animated Google Doodle celebrates “The Great Conjunction”. In simple words, today marks the first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere and the rare double planet sighting of Jupiter and Saturn. According to Google, “Saturn will be …

Jupiter and Saturn to align in rare 'double planet' conjunction on 21 December
4 years ago

Jupiter and Saturn to align in rare 'double planet' conjunction on 21 December

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The best viewing conditions will be near the equator, and the further north one views from, the shorter the occurrence will appear before sinking below the horizon. It will also be the first Jupiter-Saturn conjunction since the year 2000, and the closest one since 1623, fourteen years after Galileo made his telescope. The Jupiter-Saturn conjunction Every year, Saturn completes about …

Jupiter-Saturn great conjunction on December 21: How to watch in India
4 years ago

Jupiter-Saturn great conjunction on December 21: How to watch in India

Hindustan Times  

On Monday, Jupiter and Saturn will come closest to each other in what is being called the great conjunction as the celestial marvel was last observed in 1623 and will again take place in 2080. But the position will reverse on December 21 though they will appear as one big star.) Bengaluru’s Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium has said it will live …

Great Jupiter-Saturn Conjunction: How To Watch Rare Planetary Alignment On December 21
4 years ago

Great Jupiter-Saturn Conjunction: How To Watch Rare Planetary Alignment On December 21

ABP News  

What is so rare about the 'Great Conjunction'? Known as the 'Great Conjunction 2020', the celestial phenomenon will occur on the longest night of 2020, the winter solstice, as the Solar System’s two largest planets- Jupiter and Saturn will get really close to each other forming a very bright point in the sky.Both the planets will be reunited in the …

Jupiter and Saturn to coincide on the night of December 21
4 years ago

Jupiter and Saturn to coincide on the night of December 21

India Today  

On Monday, December 21, the two huge planets of gas -- Jupiter and Saturn will be seen close to each other during the night. Before that, the two planets Jupiter and Saturn were seen this close together in medieval times, in 1226. "From our vantage point, we'll be able to see Jupiter on the inside lane, approaching Saturn all month …

Closest since Galileo's time, Jupiter and Saturn to form 'Great Conjunction' on Dec 21 | How to watch
4 years ago

Closest since Galileo's time, Jupiter and Saturn to form 'Great Conjunction' on Dec 21 | How to watch

India Today  

In a rare sight, Jupiter and Saturn will merge in the night sky on Monday, December 21, appearing closer to one another than they have since Galileo's time in the 17th century. The union of Jupiter and Saturn on December 21 is known as the 'Great Conjunction'. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration said it’s been nearly 400 years since …

December full moon, meteor showers, solar eclipse and other celestial events to end 2020
4 years ago

December full moon, meteor showers, solar eclipse and other celestial events to end 2020

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. This December will see two meteor showers, a winter solstice, a planet conjunction, a full moon and …

Christmas 2020 sky will see Jupiter and Saturn in a rare double planet alignment
4 years ago

Christmas 2020 sky will see Jupiter and Saturn in a rare double planet alignment

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Between 16 and 25 December, Jupiter and Saturn will be separated by less than the diameter of a full moon. Jupiter and Saturn will get closer to each other in the Earth’s night sky than they have in nearly 800 years around Christmas this year. As per a statement by Rice University, just after sunset on the evening of 21 …

'Great Conjunction' of Jupiter, Saturn to grace night skies in December
4 years, 1 month ago

'Great Conjunction' of Jupiter, Saturn to grace night skies in December

India Today  

A rare union of Jupiter and Saturn will grace the night sky on December 21, forming what is known as the 'Great Conjunction'. This is what is referred to as a 'Great Conjunction', signifying the rarity of the union because unlike conjunctions with the other bright planets, these two don't get close as often, reported Space.com. "The best observing time …

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