Jupiter and Saturn to Appear Too Close Like 'Companions' in the Rarest of Phenomenon
4 years, 1 month ago

Jupiter and Saturn to Appear Too Close Like 'Companions' in the Rarest of Phenomenon

News 18  

A celestial phenomenon which has been seen since the middle ages will brighten up the skies on the evening of December 21, 2020. Jupiter and Saturn will appear just after sunset, so close together that they might look like companions. “Alignments between these two planets are rather rare, occurring once every 20 years or so, but this conjunction is exceptionally rare because of how close the planets will appear to one another,” said astronomer Patrick Hartigan. “On the evening of closest approach on December 21 they will look like a double planet, separated by only 1/5th the diameter of the full moon,” Hartigan said. If missed this year, one would need to wait till March 15, 2080 when Jupiter and Saturn will be this close in the sky again.

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Saturn and Jupiter to flank the Moon in rare cosmic event: When to watch?
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Saturn and Jupiter to flank the Moon in rare cosmic event: When to watch?

India Today  

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Jupiter to be visible as bright star tonight as it makes its closest approach to Earth
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Jupiter to be visible as bright star tonight as it makes its closest approach to Earth

India TV News  

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Jupiter's Opposition Tonight, Shining At Its Brightest For The Year: How To Watch The Visual Treat
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Jupiter's Opposition Tonight, Shining At Its Brightest For The Year: How To Watch The Visual Treat

ABP News  

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Mars and Jupiter get chummy in the night sky. The planets won't get this close again until 2033
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Mars and Jupiter get chummy in the night sky. The planets won't get this close again until 2033

The Independent  

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Mars and Jupiter get chummy in the night sky. The planets won’t get this close again until 2033
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Mars and Jupiter get chummy in the night sky. The planets won’t get this close again until 2033

Associated Press  

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How YOU can see Jupiter and the 'half' moon join up in the night sky TONIGHT during rare cosmic event
1 year, 4 months ago

How YOU can see Jupiter and the 'half' moon join up in the night sky TONIGHT during rare cosmic event

Daily Mail  

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Venus, Jupiter will shine together tonight. When to see two brightest planets
1 year, 9 months ago

Venus, Jupiter will shine together tonight. When to see two brightest planets

Live Mint  

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Jupiter and Venus are destined to come together in a rare conjunction
1 year, 9 months ago

Jupiter and Venus are destined to come together in a rare conjunction

India Today  

Days after the Moon joined the party with Venus and Jupiter, dazzling stargazers across the world, the two planets are set to come closest to each other. The biggest planet in the solar system, Jupiter, and Earth’s mysterious twin are set to form a rare conjunction in the skies across the world on March 1. The planetary meet-up, also known …

Moon, Jupiter and Venus Come Together in Night Sky as Twitter Users Snap Photos of Rare Event
1 year, 10 months ago

Moon, Jupiter and Venus Come Together in Night Sky as Twitter Users Snap Photos of Rare Event

News 18  

In a rare celestial event, the Moon, Jupiter, and Venus came together to set a spectacular night-time show across the world. Here’s how the Moon, Jupiter, and Venus appeared together worldwide Nice lineup of Moon, Jupiter and Venus~ pic.twitter.com/ls7w7x3QHt— Kangamutt ️‍ ️‍⚧️ February 24, 2023 Moon, Jupiter, and Venus aligned in a straight line. pic.twitter.com/sMOzYcMceT— shankar paudel February 24, 2023 …

Saturn to glow brightly in sky on August 1-2: Here's how to watch it
3 years, 4 months ago

Saturn to glow brightly in sky on August 1-2: Here's how to watch it

Hindustan Times  

There is a one-in-a-year chance to view Saturn shining brightly in the sky. According to astronomy website EarthSky, Saturn will be in opposition, giving a chance for those living on Earth to view the ringed planet. The opposition is an astronomical phenomenon when the Earth forms a straight line with the Sun and Saturn, giving a rare chance to view …

Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury to shine in triple-conjunction today evening
3 years, 11 months ago

Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury to shine in triple-conjunction today evening

India Today  

Jupiter, Saturn and Mercury will appear to crowd into tight quarters on Sunday evening, and will be the chief celestial attraction of the evening sky. Configuration changing every evening Due to the rapid motion of speedy Mercury, relative to the two slow-moving wanderers — Jupiter and Saturn — the configuration will change noticeably from one evening to the next. This …

These Photos of Great Conjunction of Jupiter-Saturn are Obviously Fake But Nobody Will Notice
4 years ago

These Photos of Great Conjunction of Jupiter-Saturn are Obviously Fake But Nobody Will Notice

News 18  

The Internet and space enthusiasts went into overdrive during the Great Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn on December 21. Pretty happy with this photo a took of the Saturn-Jupiter conjunction tonight pic.twitter.com/hRDpl7yYfu— Speed Limit Enforced by Flying Reindeer :heart: December 22, 2020 Another Twitter user shared the OG photo of the great conjunction clicked by Facebook user Sajal Chakravorty, a …

The Great Conjunction: Jupiter, Saturn 'merge' in rare cosmic event
4 years ago

The Great Conjunction: Jupiter, Saturn 'merge' in rare cosmic event

India Today  

As the Jupiter and the Saturn appeared to merge and looked like a single bright star, in what is called 'The Great Conjunction' on Monday evening, space enthusiasts had the opportunity to watch a rare celestial event. People gathered to watch the phenomenon, which took place after about 400 years, on rooftops and open grounds in different parts of Kolkata …

#JupiterSaturnConjunction trends on Twitter as netizens share pics of rare celestial phenomenon
4 years ago

#JupiterSaturnConjunction trends on Twitter as netizens share pics of rare celestial phenomenon

Hindustan Times  

On Monday, December 21, an incredibly unique celestial event occurred. Jupiter and Saturn, two of the biggest planets in our solar, aligned in such a manner that they were only 0.1 degrees apart. The conjunction coincided with the December solstice, the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere and longest in the southern. Also Read | The great …

Jupiter, Saturn merging in night sky, closest in centuries
4 years ago

Jupiter, Saturn merging in night sky, closest in centuries

Associated Press  

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NASA Has a Handy Guide to Capturing the 'Great Conjunction' of Jupiter and Saturn in All its Glory
4 years ago

NASA Has a Handy Guide to Capturing the 'Great Conjunction' of Jupiter and Saturn in All its Glory

News 18  

Two of the solar system’s biggest planets, Jupiter and Saturn will be coming together in rare conjunction on December 21 and if you are into astronomy, this might be exciting news for you. To view the Great Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn, the two biggest planets in our solar system, National Aeronautics and Space Administration has released a post on …

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 …

Photos of 'Great Conjunction' of Jupiter-Saturn Go Viral As Rare Phenomenon Enthralls Internet
4 years ago

Photos of 'Great Conjunction' of Jupiter-Saturn Go Viral As Rare Phenomenon Enthralls Internet

News 18  

It’s not every day that two gaseous giants flirt with each other in the night sky so when Jupiter and Saturn recently turned into “companions”, space lovers were armed with their cameras and telescopes to capture the special moment. The two biggest planets in our solar system Jupiter and Saturn appeared closer to one another in 367 years on Monday …

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'

Firstpost  

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

Firstpost  

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 to form 'The Great Conjuction' tonight; first time in over 400 years | How to watch
4 years ago

Jupiter, Saturn to form 'The Great Conjuction' tonight; first time in over 400 years | How to watch

India Today  

Two of the biggest planets of the solar system- Jupiter and Saturn will form 'The Great Conjuction' in the sky tonight. Saturn and Jupiter, the two largest planets in our solar system, will nearly overlap to form a "double planet," an event that hasn't been visible since the Middle Ages. Despite appearing super close, Jupiter and Saturn will actually be …

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 …

Jupiter, Saturn merging in night sky, closest in centuries
4 years ago

Jupiter, Saturn merging in night sky, closest in centuries

Hindustan Times  

Jupiter and Saturn will merge in the night sky Monday, appearing closer to one another than they have since Galileo’s time in the 17th century. It will be the closest Jupiter-Saturn pairing since July 1623, when the two planets appeared a little nearer. “I think it’s fair to say that such an event typically may occur just once in any …

Jupiter and Saturn will reunite on the longest night of 2020: Here's all you need to know
4 years ago

Jupiter and Saturn will reunite on the longest night of 2020: Here's all you need to know

India Today  

Jupiter and Saturn will reunite: Jupiter and Saturn are two of the largest planets in our solar system. The two gas giants may appear close but in reality, they will be 400 million miles apart, they'll create a radiant point of light in the night sky from Earth's point of view. December 21: Jupiter and Saturn will reunite after 800 …

Great conjunction of Jupiter-Saturn to dazzle skygazers after 397 years on Dec 21
4 years ago

Great conjunction of Jupiter-Saturn to dazzle skygazers after 397 years on Dec 21

Hindustan Times  

In a rare celestial event, Jupiter and Saturn will be seen very close to each other on December 21, appearing like one bright star. In most major cities across India, the conjunction could be seen just after sunset. The two planets have never been so close since 1623, and hence, the term “a great conjunction”, Director of M P Birla …

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

Firstpost  

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 …

Stargazing in July: How Saturn saved the Earth
4 years, 5 months ago

Stargazing in July: How Saturn saved the Earth

The Independent  

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