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Unable to View the ‘Christmas Star'? Take Another Look Tonight
Star-gazers unable to catch the once-in-a-lifetime sight in the sky Monday night known as the ‘Christmas star’ will still have a chance to see a version of the exciting event this week.
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What to Know About the 2020 Christmas Star
A Great Conjunction is when the gas giants Jupiter and Saturn appear close together when viewed from Earth. On Dec. 21, the planets will appear so close together that they will almost look like one point of light to the unaided eye. The two planets will be just above the horizon, and will set a few hours after the Sun.
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Rare ‘Christmas Star' Will Be Visible on Monday for First Time in 800 Years
NASA says the planetary conjunction known as the ‘Christmas Star,’ which is only seen once every 800 years, will be visible on Monday night.
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How to See the ‘Christmas Star' as It Appears Tonight for the First Time in 800 Years
A phenomenon called the “Christmas Star,” which has not been seen for nearly 800 years, will light up the sky tonight just in time for the holiday season. NASA scientist and astronomer Dr. Kelly Fast joined LX News to explain what it is and how to see it.
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Great Conjunction Animation View
Jupiter and Saturn are still very far apart, but our view from the Earth, represented by the yellow arrow, makes it look like they are touching.
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The Great Conjunction Explained: What to Know About the Christmas Star
A rare celestial event is just days away. David Biggar explains what’s behind the Christmas Star.
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Great Conjunction: Orbit
Earth’s orbit around the sun takes 1 year to complete, but it takes Jupiter and Saturn much longer.
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‘Christmas Star' to Be Visible for First Time in Nearly 800 Years
This year has already brought several firsts for much of the world, but as 2020 comes to a close, a once-in-a-lifetime sight will appear in the night sky just in time for the holidays.
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