Jupiter and Saturn come together in a 'once in a lifetime' show in the December sky
4 years, 4 months ago

Jupiter and Saturn come together in a 'once in a lifetime' show in the December sky

ABC  

Skywatchers are in for a rare treat as Jupiter and Saturn come so close to each other they will almost look like a single shining planet in the sky. Instructions: Use left and right arrow keys to control image transition Before and after images SLIDE Jupiter and Saturn on December 21 from Sydney at 8:30PM / Jupiter and Saturn on December 1, 2020 at 8:30pm Astrophotographer Anthony Wesley has been watching the two planets from his property in Rubyvale, central Queensland. On December 21 the two planets come so close you may not be able to see the gap between them, Dr Musgrave says. "There's nothing else like the red spot in the solar system so it's quite a treat to be able to see it," Mr Wesley says. "The rings on Saturn are at the same size across as Jupiter so even with a moderately small telescope you'll see Saturn and you'll see the rings," he says.

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Saturn crosses the Moon to get closer to Venus. You can see it with naked eyes
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Saturn crosses the Moon to get closer to Venus. You can see it with naked eyes

India Today  

Stargazers in India are in for a celestial treat as Venus and Saturn inch closer together, headed for a rare conjunction in the night skies. Venus, known as the "Evening Star," and Saturn will appear particularly bright and will be visible low on the southwestern horizon shortly after sunset. The conjunction creates an optical illusion, making the two planets seem …

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

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

India Today  

Stargazers across India will have the chance to witness a stunning celestial event as the Moon shines brightly between the planets Saturn and Jupiter. This unique alignment will be visible shortly after sunset, providing an excellent opportunity for astronomy enthusiasts and casual observers alike to enjoy the beauty of the night sky. Meanwhile, Jupiter, located roughly opposite the Sun in …

Jupiter reaches opposition on December 7: Will it be visible from India? When and how to watch it
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Jupiter reaches opposition on December 7: Will it be visible from India? When and how to watch it

Hindustan Times  

Sky watchers should mark their calendars as Jupiter, the biggest planet in our solar system, is at its brightest for the year on Saturday, December 7, providing a celestial enigma. According to NASA, the largest planet in our solar system, Jupiter, will be at its brightest for the year on December 7, 2024, creating a cosmic mystery. The Times of …

Jupiter to be visible as bright star tonight as it makes its closest approach to Earth
3 months, 3 weeks ago

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

India TV News  

Get ready for a spectacular astronomical event on today! During this alignment, Jupiter will be at its nearest point to Earth in 13 months, making it appear much brighter and bigger than usual. Although this event happens every 13 months, this year's alignment is particularly special, as Jupiter is expected to look almost twice as large and 25 percent brighter …

Mars and Jupiter get chummy in the night sky. The planets won't get this close again until 2033
7 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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How YOU can see Jupiter and the 'half' moon join up in the night sky TONIGHT during rare cosmic event
1 year, 7 months ago

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

Daily Mail  

An eerie glowing light will slowly trail beneath the moon tonight, following Earth's natural satellite across the sky, early into the morning and onward past dawn. If the weather is clear where you live currently, tonight will be a rare occasion to see Jupiter at its brightest, with little celestial competition adding light to the darkness. One astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy …

Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn to align in cosmic treat for skygazers
2 years, 11 months ago

Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn to align in cosmic treat for skygazers

The Independent  

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Jupiter visible tonight: The best time to see the planet at opposition
3 years, 7 months ago

Jupiter visible tonight: The best time to see the planet at opposition

The Independent  

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Saturn to glow brightly in sky on August 1-2: Here's how to watch it
3 years, 7 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
4 years, 2 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, 3 months 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, 3 months 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, 3 months 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, 3 months ago

Jupiter, Saturn merging in night sky, closest in centuries

Associated Press  

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — 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. “What is most rare is a close conjunction that occurs in our nighttime sky,” said Vanderbilt University’s David Weintraub, an astronomy professor. “I think it’s fair to say that such an …

Jupiter and Saturn ‘Great Conjunction’ 2020: How to see planets align tonight
4 years, 3 months ago

Jupiter and Saturn ‘Great Conjunction’ 2020: How to see planets align tonight

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 Jupiter and Saturn will come together in the night’s sky tonight, forming what …

NASA Has a Handy Guide to Capturing the 'Great Conjunction' of Jupiter and Saturn in All its Glory
4 years, 3 months 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, 3 months 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, 3 months 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, 3 months 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, 3 months 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, 3 months 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, 3 months 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, 3 months 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 …

Closest since Galileo's time, Jupiter and Saturn to form 'Great Conjunction' on Dec 21 | How to watch
4 years, 3 months 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 and Saturn to coincide on the night of December 21
4 years, 3 months 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 …

Jupiter, Saturn merging in night sky, closest in centuries
4 years, 3 months 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 …

The Jupiter-Saturn Conjunction—and Other Stuff in the Night Sky
4 years, 3 months ago

The Jupiter-Saturn Conjunction—and Other Stuff in the Night Sky

Wired  

People are often looking for interesting things to do at night. If you look at the moon with binoculars, you can see much more detail in the craters than with just your naked eye. It's super bright and you really can't see much detail. With a pair of binoculars, you can see things that are otherwise too faint to detect …

Jupiter and Saturn will reunite on the longest night of 2020: Here's all you need to know
4 years, 3 months 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, 3 months 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, 4 months 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 …

Jupiter and Saturn to Appear Too Close Like 'Companions' in the Rarest of Phenomenon
4 years, 4 months 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 …

'Great Conjunction' of Jupiter, Saturn to grace night skies in December
4 years, 4 months 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 …

Once Every 20 Years: Lunar Eclipse preceded by rare Jupiter-Saturn anomaly
4 years, 8 months ago

Once Every 20 Years: Lunar Eclipse preceded by rare Jupiter-Saturn anomaly

India TV News  

Once Every 20 Years: Lunar Eclipse preceded by rare Jupiter-Saturn anomaly The Lunar Eclipse on the US Independence Day was preceded by a rare Jupiter-Saturn anomaly that takes place only once every 20 years. When people looked up at the sky from the Western Hemisphere, along with the full moon, they saw two prominent members of our solar system -- …

Rare Jupiter-Saturn conjunction which happens once every 20 years to be seen tonight. Check Details
4 years, 8 months ago

Rare Jupiter-Saturn conjunction which happens once every 20 years to be seen tonight. Check Details

India TV News  

Rare Jupiter-Saturn conjunction which happens once every 20 years to be seen tonight. Check Details The full moon on July 4 and 5 will be enhanced by two shining planets, Jupiter and Saturn. According to Native American traditions, this full moon is termed as Buck Moon or the Thunder Moon. The full moon on July 4 and 5 will be …

Stargazing in July: How Saturn saved the Earth
4 years, 8 months ago

Stargazing in July: How Saturn saved the Earth

The Independent  

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Planet rise: How to see Mars, Saturn and Jupiter in the night sky this week
4 years, 9 months ago

Planet rise: How to see Mars, Saturn and Jupiter in the night sky this week

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 Mars, Jupiter and Saturn will all be visible at the same time in …

Jupiter, Moon, and Saturn will come closer on May 12: Witness the rare phenomenon
4 years, 10 months ago

Jupiter, Moon, and Saturn will come closer on May 12: Witness the rare phenomenon

India Today  

The moon, Saturn and Jupiter will be witnessed together on May 12, 2020. The uncommon site of the Moon, Saturn and Jupiter coming close to each other can be seen with the naked eye. Venus after sunset Our Milky Way’s faint band at dusk The celestial quartet of the Moon, Jupiter, Mars and Saturn Find out when and where to …

Hubble snaps new portrait of Saturn
5 years, 6 months ago

Hubble snaps new portrait of Saturn

CNN  

CNN — When Saturn was approaching closest to Earth this year on June 20, the Hubble Space Telescope captured the view. Wong/ESA/NASA For example, the hexagon-shaped feature around Saturn’s north pole was first spotted by NASA’s Voyager 1 in 1981. But the seasons last a little longer here, like in “Game of Thrones.” Saturn’s seasons can last over seven years. …

The Moon will be sharing sky-space with the two biggest planets this month
5 years, 10 months ago

The Moon will be sharing sky-space with the two biggest planets this month

Firstpost  

These two events will be preparing us for ‘The Great Conjunction’ between Jupiter and Saturn next year. Jupiter takes almost 12 years to complete one orbit around the Sun and Saturn takes almost 30 years to complete an orbit. The moon will reach its highest point at 2.13 am IST on 21 May and will lose sight of the phenomena …

Jupiter and Venus put on show for morning skygazers
7 years, 4 months ago

Jupiter and Venus put on show for morning skygazers

Daily Mail  

The two brightest planets in the solar system put on a dazzling display today for early-morning stargazers. Pictures of the two planets, which will visibly pass this close again only once during the next 100 years, have been shared online as Brits woke up to the amazing sight Most Venus and Jupiter conjunction events occur during the daytime, meaning we …

All five bright planets, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn, align for the first time since 2005
9 years, 2 months ago

All five bright planets, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn, align for the first time since 2005

ABC  

For the first time in a decade, all five planets visible with the naked eye form a line across the sky this morning, in a rare celestial event expected to continue until February 20. Key points: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn appear in a straight line Celestial event continuing until February 20 Best viewing time between 5:30am and 6:30am …

Saturn To Be Visible To Naked Eye
13 years, 11 months ago

Saturn To Be Visible To Naked Eye

India TV News  

New Delhi, Apr 3: An eye-catching spectacle will greet star gazers tomorrow when Saturn, the Lord of the Rings, will be brightest and biggest in the night sky making it visible to the naked eye. “Jovian planet Saturn will shine like a bright golden object in the night sky theatre on Monday as the planet will be at its opposition,” …

Cassini: Ten years since Jupiter
15 years, 2 months ago

Cassini: Ten years since Jupiter

Slate  

Just a hair over ten nine years ago, the Cassini spacecraft caromed past Jupiter, stealing a tiny bit of the giant planet’s energy to hasten the space probe’s journey to Saturn. When it passed Jupiter at a distance of about 10 million kilometers, Cassini saw this: This stunning shot is actually a mosaic of 27 images: 9 images to cover …

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