Anja Fflipped into ScienceWhat We Know About the Rare "Christmas Star" That Formed in 2020, Which We Won't See Again Until 2080!verified_publisherPOPSUGAR - Chanel VargasAs 2020 came to a close, the solar system decided to grace us with a cosmic Christmas miracle that hadn't been witnessed in nearly 800 years, often referred to as the "Star of Bethlehem" or the "Christmas Star." Unfortunately, we won't see it again in 2021, but on Dec. 21, 2020 (aka the December …
Ilyasflipped into The CosmosJupiter and Saturn’s Great Conjunction Is the Best in 800 Years—Here’s How to See Itscientificamerican.com - Charles Q. ChoiThis holiday season, the most special thing to see in the sky won’t be flying reindeer pulling a sleigh, but rather a rare celestial rendezvous—a …
AvatarAJ !flipped into CONCEPT ! SPACE ! TECH . . .Jupiter and Saturn will have their closest visible meetup in 800 years tonight: How to watchverified_publisherCNET - Gael Fashingbauer CooperHow to watch the closest observable rendezvous of the two giant planets since the Middle Ages.
Mari Janneflipped into Strange ThingsJupiter and Saturn will come within 0.1 degrees of each other, forming the first visible "double planet" in 800 yearsverified_publisherCBS News - By Sophie LewisJupiter and Saturn will be so close today that they will appear to form a "double planet." Such a spectacular great conjunction, as the planetary …
MostlyCuriousflipped into Things That Interest MeFly over Jupiter in this stunning video from NASA's Juno spacecraftspace.com - Kasandra BrabawWhat if you could hitch a ride on NASA's Juno spacecraft at Jupiter? We may be stuck on Earth, but the space agency has given us the next best …
Preventionflipped into PreventionJupiter and Saturn Will Form a Rare “Double Planet” in the Sky Before ChristmasPrevention - By Tim ChildersHere’s how to see an incredible spectacle that hasn’t happened in 800 years. Jupiter and Saturn will appear to align this December, creating a “double …
The Guardianflipped into Top StoriesJupiter and Saturn meet in closest ‘great conjunction’ since 1623verified_publisherThe Guardian - Ian Sample Science editorAstronomers gear up to watch solar system’s two largest planets side by side in night sky Astronomers are gearing up for a heavenly spectacle when Jupiter and Saturn huddle closer together in the evening sky than they have for nearly 400 years. The celestial event will play out on Monday when the …
The Evening Standardflipped into News | Evening StandardJupiter and Saturn’s ‘Christmas Star’ to light up sky for first time in 800 yearsstandard.co.uk - Anthony FranceThe two largest planets in our solar system are set to align in a conjuction for the first time in 800 years to create a “Christmas Star”. Jupiter and …
Keithflipped into Notice: SpaceTake a breathtaking jaunt over Jupiter in NASA's soaring new Juno spacecraft flyby videoverified_publisherSYFY WIRE - Jeff SpryNASA's intrepid Juno spacecraft has been probing and documenting the Jovian system since it first arrived back in July of 2016, after a five-year …
jolearyflipped into Newsing AroundIn their best show in 800 years, Jupiter and Saturn will align to create a wonder: A Christmas StarChicago Tribune - Joanne KimberlinThe lousiest year in living memory will end with an offering of heavenly wonder: a Christmas Star. It’s actually the alignment of two planets — Jupiter and Saturn — which happens every 20 years or so. But it’s not always in December and they rarely get this cozy. It’s been nearly 800 years — we’re …
AvatarBurton Mercerflipped into My Cool StuffJupiter and Saturn will appear closer in the sky than they have for 800 years on Monday, aligning as a 'double planet.' Here's how to see it.verified_publisherBusiness Insider - Aylin WoodwardJupiter and Saturn are about to line up in the night sky, getting so close on Monday that they'll seem to touch. The last time they looked this close from Earth's vantage point was nearly 800 years ago, on March 4, 1226. An astronomical event in which celestial bodies align is called a conjunction. …
Mark Draperflipped into Astronomy, space and physicsIn Photos: NASA’s ‘Juno’ Spacecraft At Jupiter Sends Back Spectacular Images Of The ‘Blue Planet’Forbes - Jamie CarterWho knew Jupiter was blue? The giant planet often depicted as being orange and having a “Great Red Spot” storm is once again revealed to be a pale blueish planet in the latest spectacular images received from space. The latest images from NASA’s Juno spacecraft —surely one of its most prolific ever …
jwisnerflipped into Scientific MeanderingWatch for the 'Christmas Star' as Jupiter and Saturn come closer than they have in centuriesverified_publisherCNN - By Ashley Strickland(CNN) — The two largest planets in our solar system are coming closer together than they have been since the Middle Ages, and it's happening just in time for Christmas -- hence the nickname of the "Christmas Star." While it's not an actual star, the two planets will certainly make a bright splash in …
AvatarKaidstenflipped into For my kids~~Jupiter and Saturn Head for Closest Visible Alignment in 800 Yearsverified_publisherThe New York Times - Michael LevensonFor months, Saturn and Jupiter have appeared to be courting, as the giant celestial bodies have gradually drawn nearer in the night sky. Over the next two weeks, as their orbits align more closely, the planets will pull closer until they appear to be just a tenth of a degree apart — about the …
My Modern Metflipped into My Modern MetJupiter and Saturn Will Align to Create the First Super Rare “Christmas Star” in 800 Yearsverified_publisherMy Modern Met - Madeleine MuzdakisIn 2020, the Northern Hemisphere's Winter Solstice will mark the beginning of a very special celestial event. The Winter Solstice—on December 21—signals the farthest tilt of Earth's North Pole away from the sun. Many people dread the ever-shortening days that lead up to this midwinter darkness. …
Digital Trendsflipped into Digital Trends: Tech for the Way We LiveFly over Jupiter in this citizen scientist’s gorgeous cinematic videoverified_publisherDigital Trends - By Trevor MoggCitizen scientist Kevin M. Gill earlier this year created a beautifully cinematic video (above) of Jupiter. NASA was so impressed by the production …
NBC Newsflipped into Top Stories'Christmas Star' will be closest visible conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn in 800 yearsNBC News - Tim FitzsimonsThe conjunction of the planetary giants will look like one large star on the winter solstice, Dec. 21, 2020, in the southwest sky. The Great Conjunction of 2020 will brighten the darkest day of the year as the two giant planets of our solar system draw closer together in the night sky than they have …
