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. . . . . . . . . occur after sunset December 21, 2020 for those of you who may be interested!
This event has not occurred for almost 800 years!
Saturn and Jupiter will align forming what looks like a double planet, and has been dubbed the "Christmas Star".
Last time this happened was March 4th, 1226! So it's been a while.
This event can be observed anywhere on earth!
So if interested, get your telescopes ready for a better view!
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(12-08-2020, 03:20 AM)MirahM Wrote: That is cool!
Yeah..........go ahead and ask him. What part North, South, East or west to look for this thing. 
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(12-08-2020, 08:49 PM)Maggot Wrote: (12-08-2020, 03:20 AM)MirahM Wrote: That is cool!
Yeah..........go ahead and ask him. What part North, South, East or west to look for this thing.
First, go outside, Look UP!
For Earth viewers, Jupiter and Saturn will appear closer to each other on Dec. 21 than they have been since the Middle Ages. If you gaze into the southwestern horizon at the right time, (Right after Sundown) the two gas giants will look like neighboring points of light. (Christmas Star)
Dec. 21 Weather permitting, it will be observable anywhere on Earth.
You won't need a telescope, be on time. Look toward the low southwestern horizon right after sunset.
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The northern lights can be seen in most of the usa tonight.
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(12-11-2020, 01:31 AM)cannongal Wrote: The northern lights can be seen in most of the usa tonight. https://youtu.be/Es2GIhjcSLQ
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i looked last night but it was to cloudy.
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(12-11-2020, 10:07 AM)Maggot Wrote: i looked last night but it was to cloudy. Supposed to be a clearer sky in NH tonight.
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JUST SAW THE CHRISTMAS STAR!!!  It was bright alright!!!
It was the only light in the sky!
Took a picture of it, just because!
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It's cloudy here so I will have to look at Waterloo sunset. As long as I gaze at it I am in paradise. I do like the idea of watching it. Damn those clouds. I'm glad you got to see it though.
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It was overcast here. Glad you got to see it Cars.
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Thanks, it took almost 800 years from the last time for this phenomenon to happen.
Luckily, you'll only have to wait till 2080 for it to happen again!
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(12-22-2020, 10:00 AM)Carsman Wrote:
Thanks, it took almost 800 years from the last time for this phenomenon to happen.
Luckily, you'll only have to wait till 2080 for it to happen again! Mirah might, but I doubt I'll live to 107 to see it.
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(12-22-2020, 11:19 AM)Clang McFly Wrote: (12-22-2020, 10:00 AM)Carsman Wrote:
Thanks, it took almost 800 years from the last time for this phenomenon to happen.
Luckily, you'll only have to wait till 2080 for it to happen again! Mirah might, but I doubt I'll live to 107 to see it.
You're still young enough for "them" to come up with technologies in the next 20 or so years that will prolong life for many people to live that long!
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Now I'm kinda glad I missed it, just sayin. Sometimes I see Venus farting around with the moon and think "well that looks kinda cool"
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You don't want to mess with Mars in retrograde.
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I finally saw the 2 stars the other night on my way out of work. It was beautiful. Well, it was unique anyway. I knew right away when I saw it.
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(12-22-2020, 09:00 PM)Carsman Wrote: ![[Image: christmas-star-pic.jpg?resize=850%2C478]](https://media.nbcchicago.com/2020/12/christmas-star-pic.jpg?resize=850%2C478)
Cool pic
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