Rare 'Christmas Star' to be visible from Earth for the first time in 800 years

Rare 'Christmas Star' to be visible from Earth for the first time in 800 years. Jupiter and Saturn will appear to merge and create a single bright point in the cosmos on December 21, which happens to be the winter solstice, the longest night of the year

A "Christmas star" will be visible in the night sky for the first time in 800 years this month.

Jupiter and Saturn will appear to merge and create a single bright point in the cosmos which can be seen from Earth on December 21.

The gas giants will be just 0.1 degree apart in our home planet's sky, allowing telescopes to pick up on both in the same field of view.

The last time the solar system's two largest planets had such a close encounter was back in 1623, but astronomers believe it was likely not visible at the time due to the position of the sun.

In fact it was centuries earlier in 1226 that the "Great Conjunction" was last able to be seen with the naked eye.

The conjunction between the two planets happens every 20 years, but atmospheric conditions and the position of other heavenly bodies often interfere with our ability to watch it.

Jupiter and Saturn were too close to the sky to be easily observed from Earth last time it happened, which was back in 2000.

The Great Conjunction of 2020 will coincidentally take place on the winter solstice, the longest night of the year in the northern hemisphere.





Stargazers are praying for clear skies as they train their eyes and telescopes on the southwestern sky at sunset.

NASA said Jupiter and Saturn have "gradually moved closer to each other" in the last few months and will be just a "fifth of a full moon apart" at their closest point.

"Keep in mind that while the two gas giants may appear close, in reality they are hundreds of millions of miles apart," NASA said.

"This will be quite a striking sight, but you will need to look fast as both planets will set shortly after sunset.

"Look above the western horizon after sunset for these bright, close planets - a clear view will help!"

Weather permitting, the huge planets will appear to inch closer to one another from December 17, when they'll be joined by a crescent moon.

Source: https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/weird-news/rare-christmas-star-visible-earth-23167535

I will implore us all to make a wish on sighting it on D-day, our intentions would manifest, the universe never lies

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Karlifate:
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yeah i am lookiing forward to this day. its also the day of winter solstice officially signifying the end of an era and the start of another. the first will be last and the last will be first. watch as america starts crumbling and disintegrating fast after this day is passed, then you will see the emergence of super intelligent beings with spiritual powers. Christ like beings

Ok

Anybody whose star has been stolen by village people should come out that night and claim this star.

I will too...because one prophetess told me my star was stolen that night I slept with Alfa Mujaheed's new wife.

starbuck:
I will implore us all to make a wish on sighting it on D-day, our intentions would manifest, the universe never lies

Thought or spoken?

Waw.. Look forward to seeing it

The only star I care about is the one I’ll see when I leave Nigeria.

Ok

I can't wait

Well let's wait and see.

Ok

December 21 ...... okay , got it !

It's been a rare year after all, so it deserves a rare star.

800years ko 80 hours ni
How did they even come up with this figure?

lekki1444:
yeah i am lookiing forward to this day. its also the day of winter solstice officially signifying the end of an era and the start of another. the first will be last and the last will be first. watch as america starts crumbling and disintegrating fast after this day is passed, then you will see the emergence of super intelligent beings with spiritual powers. Christ like beings

Yes, and Nigeria will become the world power. And humans will be able to travel to the past/future. And fishes will start walking on land and start taking over our jobs. And then Samurai Jack will step in alongside Power Puff Girls to fight the king of fishes...

Ok interesting

The true peaceful religion

Hmmnnnn

Is there still anything rare inside this 2020?

money121:
Ok

I see

And what should we do...

how is this going to solve my problem

1

Awon science student ti ori won o pe.

O yeah?

I pray it brings good tidings to us all and washes away the post pandemic effect on the land.

Lord Jesus, truly you are alive.