Jupiter and Saturn met in 800 years, 9 photos of the mysterious moment

12/21/2020 Science

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On the night of the 21st there was a space show in which Jupiter and Saturn overlapped as a single star. It has been 800 years since 1226 that this mysterious phenomenon has been observed on the ground.

This phenomenon, called the ‘grand conjunction’, began around 5:17 after sunset on the 21st and was observed in the western sky for about two hours. In fact, Jupiter and Saturn, more than 700 million kilometers apart, met at an angle of 0.1 degrees when viewed from Earth. It almost seemed to be attached to the naked eye without a celestial device.

This arrangement of two celestial bodies is rare enough to appear once every 20 years. Patring Hatigan, professor of astrophysics at Rice University, said: “This ‘combination’ is extremely rare this year, given how close the two celestial bodies are.”

According to NASA, the two planets can be seen so close together in 2080, 60 years from now. Let’s enjoy the enchanting and mysterious scenery from now on.

Jupiter and Saturn of Alaska: a giant star

The combination of Saturn and Jupiter seen in Alaska. Shine like a giant star. Ha Hyun-moon is on the left. December 21, 2020, the universe before Christmas — The combination of Saturn and Jupiter seen in Alaska. Shine like a giant star. Ha Hyun-moon is on the left. A gift from the universe before Christmas on December 21, 2020.

‘The Great Union’ seen through a British windmill: two extraordinarily bright planets

Jupiter and Saturn seen through windmills in the Brill region, England. It's just before it gets closer. In 800 years — Jupiter and Saturn seen through windmills in the Brill region, England. It’s just before it gets closer. It has been seen in 800 years.

The moment when the astronomical telescope became a topic

Hoping to capture the meeting of Jupiter and Saturn — An astronomical telescope waiting to capture the meeting of Jupiter and Saturn.

Furry landscape beyond the Milky Way: Jupiter and Saturn closer

Saturn is visible at the top and Jupiter is brightest at the bottom. On December 21, 2020, the camera got closer and closer in the Milky Way. — Saturn is visible at the top and Jupiter is brightest at the bottom. On December 21, 2020, the image of getting closer and closer to the Milky Way was taken with a long camera exposure.

Mystical space show: Jupiter, Saturn and the Moon.

Jupiter, Saturn and the Moon are getting closer. December 2020 — Jupiter, Saturn and the Moon are getting closer. December 21, 2020.

From Primrose Hill, London, England: If only the weather had been clearer!

Many people come together to appreciate the meeting of Jupiter and Saturn. The weather is a bit cloudy and there are some clouds. It would have been nice if the weather had been clearer. Primrose, London, UK, December 21, 2020 — Many people come together to appreciate the meeting of Jupiter and Saturn. The weather is a bit cloudy and there are some clouds. It would have been nice if the weather had been clearer. Primrose Hill in London, UK, on December 21, 2020.

In Kansas, USA: Hitting the D-1 statue

Jupiter and Saturn on the statue of the Indian Kansa. Saturn is up and Jupiter is down. It's still coming up, and it's a day before the big reunion. Sunday 20 December 2020, ... — Jupiter and Saturn on the statue of the Indian Kansa. Saturn is up and Jupiter is down. It’s still coming up, and it’s a day before the big reunion. Photo taken from the roof of a house in Kansas, U.S., on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020.

Jupiter, Saturn and Earth from space: From. POT

Jupiter approaching Saturn. Next to Saturn is the Earth. Provided by NASA — Jupiter approaching Saturn. Next to Saturn is the Earth. Image courtesy of NASA.

Jupiter and Saturn are getting closer. Left Earth, Middle Jupiter, Right Saturn. It looks like this from space. Provided by NASA — Jupiter and Saturn are getting closer. Left Earth, Middle Jupiter, Right Saturn. It looks like this from space. Image courtesy of NASA.

The meeting of Jupiter and Saturn can be found on the NASA website and on the YouTube channel of the Gwacheon National Science Museum. Attached is a live broadcast video provided by the Gwacheon National Science Museum.

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