Jupiter and Saturn Align Conjunction 2020/Christmas Star

The video discusses the rare conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn, forming a visible double planet for the first time in 800 years. This event, occurring on December 21st, 2020, coincides with the winter solstice. The conjunction is notable for its closeness, last seen in 12126. Viewers in the Northern Hemisphere can observe it in the southwestern sky after sunset. Jupiter and Saturn's orbits are explained, highlighting their alignment every 20 years, but this close approach won't happen again until 2400.

What significant astronomical event is occurring on December 21st, 2020?

• A rare conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn

• A meteor shower

• A lunar eclipse

• A solar eclipse

How often do alignments between Jupiter and Saturn typically occur?

• Every 50 years

• Every 100 years

• Every 20 years

• Every 10 years

When was the last time a similar conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn occurred?

• In the year 2000

• In the year 1600

• In the year 1226

• In the year 1800

Where should observers in the Northern Hemisphere look to see the conjunction?

• Low in the southwestern sky

• High in the northeastern sky

• Directly overhead

• Towards the eastern horizon

How long does it take for Jupiter to orbit the sun?

• 12 years

• 20 years

• 30 years

• 50 years