Jupiter-Saturn Conjunction is December 21

[Kings Gambit]

Hi all,
The astronomical event of the past four centuries will occur on December 21, the winter solstice. Jupiter and Saturn will align relative to our Earth view to within about 0.1 deg of arc, the closest since 1623, astronomers say. Got a preview of it last night. Look to the southwestern sky following sunset to see a bright Jupiter and a smaller, dimmer, Saturn very near and slightly above. It’s worth a look. We may take the boat out Monday night for a clear view. Apparently, Earthlings won’t see ‘em this close again until 2080. Get your 10-yr-old grand kids out there and maybe they will be among the few who see this degree of proximity twice in a lifetime.
KG

 

[rgranger]

Just need to hang in there until I’m 115.

 

[dlochner]

Just need to hang in there until I’m 115.

you'll still be a kid. I'll be 128. And I'll probably get to see Haley's Comet again.

 

[Terry Cox]

Cloud cover likely here, so will imagine the appearance.

 

[jssailem]

We are enjoying the La Nina Pineapple Express rain fall waiting of the creeks to breach their banks so I and go kayaking on the old golf course behind my house.

Sky viewing unlikely.

 

[Ralph Johnstone]

Sky viewing unlikely.

Haven't seen the unclouded sky for so long I probably wouldn't recognize it if I saw it.

 

[dlochner]

Haven't seen the unclouded sky for so long I probably wouldn't recognize it if I saw it.

Yep, words you never hear in Syracuse in the same sentence: December, sunshine, cloudless skies.

 

[Brian D]

I saw it the first time in 1623. Yeah, I know... go ahead, it's 2020 and nothing can hurt me now.

 

[BlowMeAway]

If you have an iPhone or iPad here’s an App you can download for free and pretend you have seen the conjunction.

‎SkyView® Lite

‎SkyView® Lite brings stargazing to everyone! Simply point your iPhone, iPad, or iPod at the sky to identify stars, constellations, satellites, and more! Downloaded over 27 million times. If you like our lite version of SkyView then you'll love our full version! It includes: a convenient Apple...

apps.apple.com

I use it to spot the ISS periodically.

 

[rgranger]

If you have an iPhone or iPad here’s an App you can download for free and pretend you have seen the conjunction.

‎SkyView® Lite

‎SkyView® Lite brings stargazing to everyone! Simply point your iPhone, iPad, or iPod at the sky to identify stars, constellations, satellites, and more! Downloaded over 27 million times. If you like our lite version of SkyView then you'll love our full version! It includes: a convenient Apple...

apps.apple.com

I use it to spot the ISS periodically.

Thanks for the link @BlowMeAway
That is fun. Seems you can also point your phone down and see stars on the other side of earth ... it’s like having X-ray vision.. lol

 

[Justin_NSA]

I understand that the druids are pissed that they can't celebrate their annual pagan ritual at Stonehenge due to the Covid closure

 

[Justin_NSA]

If you have an iPhone or iPad here’s an App you can download for free and pretend you have seen the conjunction.

‎SkyView® Lite

‎SkyView® Lite brings stargazing to everyone! Simply point your iPhone, iPad, or iPod at the sky to identify stars, constellations, satellites, and more! Downloaded over 27 million times. If you like our lite version of SkyView then you'll love our full version! It includes: a convenient Apple...

apps.apple.com

I use it to spot the ISS periodically.

This influenced my purchase of the Nikon Coolpix P900

 

[jssailem]

You mean to say that an

annual pagan ritual at Stonehenge

is not an essential activity. How we going to keep the planet in balance?
This is a serious issue for believers.

 

[Kings Gambit]

You mean to say that an

is not an essential activity. How we going to keep the planet in balance?
This is a serious issue for believers.

I think SCOTUS recently ruled that it is [essential], or at least it would be here. We’re going out in the dink early evening to see the conjunction and tour the Christmas lights in the Naples canals. Expected to be only about 63 deg F at viewing time. No rain, no snow, no clouds; little wind!

 

[jssailem]

Not here. Wet, clouds, snow, and fog. You name it we can shut it down.

 

[Don S/V ILLusion]

I saw it the first time in 1623. Yeah, I know... go ahead, it's 2020 and nothing can hurt me now.

I knew I remembered you from somewhere.

 

[Allan12210]

I saw it the first time in 1623. Yeah, I know...

Your beard was just starting to grow back then. It was kind of splotchy?

 

[shemandr]

Clear skies here in South Florida - so maybe I won''t have to live to 145.

 

[Tally Ho]

I saw the “star” last night...not the most optimal day, but it was clear at sunset, unlike today...

I don’t think I will make the next one ;-(.

Greg

 

[BlowMeAway]

Not gonna see anything tonight. Heavy cloud cover and light snow. Hate to miss the Bethlehem Star, but I can pretend i did.
Apparently the Hubble telescope is nearing too.