The Christmas Star: explained

Seeing the Christmas Star is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Literally. The last time Saturn and Jupiter were this close was March 4, 1226. And the next rare alignment of these gas giants is March 15, 2080. So go out there tomorrow (Dec 22, 2020) at sunset to see this great conjunction!

The "great conjunction" of Saturn and Jupiter

What does the "great conjuction" mean?

Saturn, Jupiter and their orbits

A rare alignment: Saturn and Jupiter will be the closest they've ever been in 400 years.

How to spot the Christmas Star

Sunset times

Sources: Forbes, The Indian Express, timeanddate

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