Jupiter and Saturn will form rare "Christmas Star" on winter solstice, December 21, when they'll sit just 0.1 degree apart (or about...

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Jupiter and Saturn will form rare "Christmas Star" on winter solstice, December 21, when they'll sit just 0.1 degree apart (or about...

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Published 07 Dec 2020

On December 21, Jupiter and Saturn will appear closer in Earth’s night sky than they have since 1226 A.D. You can watch the event live...

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