During the “Great Conjunction” on Dec. 21, 2020, Jupiter and Saturn will be about one-tenth of a degree apart, their closest approach since 1623. However, they will be very low in the western sky right after sunset. More information at Space.com
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- 22 Dec 2024 (4 days away): Moon at Last Quarter
- 22 Dec 2024 (4 days away): Ursid meteor shower 2024
- 22 Dec 2024 (3 days away): Mercury at highest altitude in morning sky
- 21 Dec 2024 (3 days away): December solstice
- 20 Dec 2024 (2 days away): Mercury at dichotomy
- 19 Dec 2024 (Tomorrow): December Leonis Minorid meteor shower 2024
- 18 Dec 2024 (21 hours ago): Close approach of the Moon and Mars
- 18 Dec 2024 (21 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Mars
- 18 Dec 2024 (22 hours ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Mars
- 15 Dec 2024 (3 days ago): Comae Berenicid meteor shower 2024
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