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.

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 ...

Venus meets Saturn: a planetary conjunction – live event (22 Jan. 2023) Fortunately, there’s an online livestream of the event so you can enjoy the sights while staying snug and warm at home.

New models suggest Saturn's gravity shredded a moon, Chrysalis, about 160 million years ago. The ancient moon could explain two long-standing mysteries: Saturn's iconic rings and dramatic tilt.