For the last great conjunction, on May 28, 2000, the apparent distance between Jupiter and Saturn in the sky was 68.9 arc minutes, or more than twice the diameter of the full moon.

We call it a "great" conjunction because to ancient skywatchers, ... This sky map shows where you can find Jupiter and Saturn during the great conjunction on Dec. 21, 2020.

Saturn and Jupiter approach conjunction behind Statue of Liberty Gary Hershorn/Getty Images. In 1948 these words were spoken by our first chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Omar Bradley: ...

Jupiter and Saturn will line up on Dec. 21, so close together that they’ll appear as one bright shining star. Many are referring to it as the “Christmas Star.” ...

Jupiter isn’t a star. Neither is Saturn. But for one night only, on the winter solstice, they will be. If we look up at the sky at the right time, we will see the great conjunction of 2020. Low ...

Jupiter and Saturn will have their closest encounter in almost 400 years on the solstice (Dec. 21). When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how ...

So, if Jupiter and Saturn had three close conjunctions in a relatively brief period of time, it’s easy to imagine that ancient astronomers — really, astrologers — would have taken note.

Did you know that the Great Conjunction, where Jupiter and Saturn align, occurs every 20 years but not always like this? In this informative video, we explain what made the 2020 event so unique ...

These calculable conjunctions happen throughout the calendar and occur whether it is night or day. Planetary conjunction: Jupiter and Saturn to align in December to create 'Christmas Star' for ...

In January 2025, stargazers will witness a rare and remarkable event—a four-planet conjunction that brings Venus, Jupiter, Mercury, and Saturn into close proximity in the night sky.