Jupiter/Saturn Great Conjunction: On December 21, the 2 planets will appear to merge into a single Christmas star, the first time in 400 years. The planets will be visible to the naked eye—binoculars should allow you to see Jupiter’s 4 biggest moons. (southwestern horizon ) NASA image. (December photo shows Saturn above Jupiter)
Saturn, top, and Jupiter, below, are seen after sunset from Shenandoah National Park, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Luray, Virginia. The two planets are drawing closer to each other in the sky as they head towards a “great conjunction” on December 21, where the two giant planets will appear a tenth of a degree apart. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)
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