Jupiter and saturn are in closest approach to each other, easily visible in the night sky ( Don't miss this rare event)

 

Main feature:

•         If you miss this event you want to wait until 2040
•         This rare event is called as the Great Conjunction 2020.

Jupiter and saturn are in close conjuction also called as Great conjunction occuring for every 20 years. It conjuncts lastly on may 2000 after that this year only it is going to occur( a rare astronomical event).

Jupiter and Saturn are going to be visible in the night sky with just 0.1 degrees apart, making it the best planetary conjunction in years. This rare event is being called the “Great Conjunction 2020" and will take place on December 21, 2020. Both the planets will shine bright during twilight in the sky and will be an absolute treat for sky gazers.

Great conjunction prediction:

        May 28, 2000
        December 21, 2020
        October 31, 2040
        April 7, 2060
        March 15, 2080
        September 18, 2100

Jupiter is the second brightest planet in the night sky appearing towards eastwards. Saturn is like a star next to jupiter towards east.

 

Why this conjunction takes place!

Now, here’s why these great Jupiter/Saturn conjunctions happen every 20 years. Each year, Saturn completes about 12 degrees of its orbit around the sun, whereas Jupiter completes about 30 degrees. Therefore, in one year, Jupiter closes the gap between itself and Saturn by about 18 degrees (30 – 12 = 18 degrees).

In a period of 20 years, then, Jupiter gains 360 degrees on Saturn (18 x 20 = 360 degrees), therefore lapping the ringed planet once every 20 years.