On December 21st 2020 Jupiter and Saturn aligned to show a once in a lifetime experience. This hasn’t happened for over 800 years and won’t again for another 400.
I managed to take a shot last night, but I think to experience this properly a telescope would have been needed!
As noted by Johannes Kepler in the 17th century, a similar conjunction occurred in 7 BCE and could be the astronomical origin of the Star of Bethlehem that guided the wise men. Source: The Conversation
Did anyone else get to see this wonderful phenomenon?
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My family was texting the whole group last night about seeing this star. A few saw it and took photos but I live in downtown, trees, buildings and constant light hampered my view.
Yes I think I was lucky ..clear night and up a hill ..but still a tiny dot 😄
You wouldn’t have seen it in my part of the world, S.E. England, UK, as rain blotted out the sky.
Oh shame, you’ll have to wait until next time!
That’s a great shot Ali❣️
Thanks very much
Nice to meet you ? I couldn’t see your name anywhere
It’s great to meet you too Ali. Anywhere? Which means you’ve read all my posts and not liked them? Damn! 😉Well you’ve asked at a time when you have two options – Sling and Slinger! Choose the one you like 🙂
I was up on the roof looking, but as you say, something stronger than my eyes was needed 🙂 🙂