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Christmas Star Monday Evening
Dec 20 2020 06:49PM more by HotRodHarry
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Once in a lifetime astronomical event will occur Monday evening, 'the great conjunction'. Saturn and Jupiter will appear the closest since 1623, about 0.1 degrees apart as viewed from Earth, so will look like a single bright star. Check out link if interested for more information.
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https://www.space.com/great-conjunction-jupiter-saturn-christmas-star-2020-nasa-tips
      
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Dec 20 2020 06:56PM     link to this

Thank you!
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Dec 20 2020 08:16PM     link to this

I might have to just catch it the next time


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Dec 20 2020 09:44PM     link to this

Sounds gnarly! Been watching it the last couple of weeks as they conjoin.
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Dec 21 2020 07:45AM     link to this

Ok that is cool. Thank you Harry. Time to break out the telescope.
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Dec 21 2020 07:58AM     link to this

Sounds like going down to the boardwalk tonight will give a great view assuming no cloud cover.

Southwest sky about an hour after sunset.
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Dec 21 2020 08:33AM     link to this

conjunction junction, what's your function....
giver
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Dec 21 2020 11:34AM     link to this

Been tracking it for a few days now. Here in Carlsbad, it is pretty low on the horizon. Yesterday, had to get to the beach to see it.

So, for those of you wanting to see it tonight, try to get to high point or out to the beach. Been such beautiful evenings recently and to see the two planets progress to each other is fantastic.

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Dec 21 2020 05:00PM     link to this

Parked in a spot outside the Pasadena hills waiting for it.
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Dec 21 2020 06:55PM     link to this

Saw it 2nite , wasnt bright as i though it would be but still cool. Wish i kept my old celestron but oh well
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Dec 21 2020 08:44PM     link to this

have to wait for the great shot on the news or from the professionals that will post on the internet


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Dec 21 2020 10:42PM     link to this

The event itself was grand, the company around me ghetto as can be. Ruined the mood.
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Dec 22 2020 12:03AM     link to this

Figured I better get the Telescope out to, since next time is 2080.

I can see three moons too.
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Dec 22 2020 03:22AM     link to this

nice lil blurb about it...before it happens


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https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/jupiter-and-saturn-appear-closer-than-they-have-in-800-years-120034538.html
InsearchofStarfish
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Dec 22 2020 04:54AM     link to this

some images



btw...i'm a dude that would never notice anything going on up in the sky like that...ever, but i think it's cool when it's pointed out or watching the universe type documentaries



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https://www.kshb.com/weather/weather-blog-jupiter-saturn-will-line-up-in-our-sky-a-christmas-star-will-be-visible-on-the-first-day-of-winter-monday
https://www.forbes.com/sites/startswithabang/2020/12/21/7-christmas-star-skywatching-tips-as-jupiter-and-saturn-dazzle-the-world/?sh=49d359572339
https://www.dnaindia.com/science/news-star-of-bethlehem-know-all-about-christmas-star-that-will-light-up-december-sky-for-first-time-in-800-years-2860032
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Dec 22 2020 07:32AM     link to this

Great show! I took this with my phone last night.
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Dec 22 2020 09:31AM     link to this

They took a pic from a news copter last , awesome pic . Could see saturns rings.
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