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Jupiter, Saturn To Align As a Single Planet On December 21
In historic conjunction on December 21, Jupiter and Saturn will align at an angle of 0.1 degrees to appear as a single planet. Reportedly, the phenomenon is the first in the last 800 years. Mumbai's Nehru Science Centre has decided to webcast the event from 6.15 PM. As per astronomists, the conjunction will be at its peak moment by 11:50 PM. The next conjunction will appear in March 2080.
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Courtesy: The Times of India
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Jupiter And Saturn To Come Too Close After 400 years
In a rare event, Jupiter and Saturn will align in close proximity on December 21 after almost 400 years later, as was last seen on July 16, 1623. The event named 'The Great Conjunction' is said to occur at a separation of just one-tenth of a degree, and the planets will be visible as a single star, southward. This phenomenon can be spotted in India with a condition of not getting hindered by pollution.
Tags: Jupiter, Saturn, India, The Great Conjunction
Courtesy: The Indian Express
