Jupiter-Saturn conjunction: A once-in-a-blue moon event

As the Earth’s Northern Hemisphere observes its longest night of the year, two of the Solar System’s largest planets will put on a spectacular show
December 21 is the winter solstice, the longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. This year though, the world will also witness a spectacular celestial event on this night. In this photo, the Moon, left, Saturn, upper right and Jupiter, lower right, are seen after sunset with the Washington Monument December 17, 2020, in Washington, DC. Both planets will be ’in conjunction’ with each other December 21. Photo: National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Photo: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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