'Great conjunction' of Jupiter and Saturn will form a 'Christmas Star' on the winter solstice

Jupiter and Saturn are preparing to give us one of the greatest astronomical spectacles of this year 2020: a great planetary conjunction. Every day they are closer and closer and will reach their closest approach on December 21, 2020. 

Distinguishing them is very simple, since Jupiter is the brightest star in the night sky (behind the Moon) and, next to it, a little further to the left, you can see Saturn, a little less bright.

While this meeting happens every 20 years or so, in 2020, the planets will be closer together than they have been since 1623. But that year, the alignment was too close to the sun to view from Earth. The last time humans were able to see a great conjunction this close was in 1226, well before telescopes were invented.

They say the celestial show that humanity hasn’t seen in nearly 800 years, will look like what they call the "Christmas Star" on the winter solstice itself.

It is an event that can be seen with the naked eye and that will be very striking even with simple binoculars.   

We want to make it clear that this approach is simply a matter of perspective. In reality, the distance between the two planets will be almost 800 million kilometers. However, from Earth's position, Saturn will be behind Jupiter. The three planets, Earth, Jupiter and Saturn will be practically in line, although they are separated by enormous distances.

According to Astrologers this Great Conjunction marks the beginning of the Age of Aquarius. They say it is a sign of great change in the world.

What is really going to happen in our world? They say Aquarius is an air sign. Will the corona virus end?  We don't know what will happen all we know is that  we need a breath of fresh air.

We will have to wait until March 15, 2080 to see these two planets so close to each other again. So, stay tuned and do not miss this opportunity.