Great Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn comes to Clark County skies
It’s been nearly 8 centuries since planets met to create the Christmas Star
By Scott Hewitt, Columbian
Arts & Features Reporter
Published: December 15, 2020, 6:00am
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A star map of the night sky as it will appear on Dec. 21 shows the alignment of Saturn and Jupiter that will create a "Christmas star" on the southwest horizon. (NASA/JPL)
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When gigantic Jupiter overtakes gorgeous Saturn in the night sky, astronomers call it a Great Conjunction. In the coming days, starting at about 45 minutes after sunset, you should be able to catch the action in the southwestern sky as the two largest planets come within kissing distance.