Planets combining to form rare ‘Christmas star’

The video discusses the rare astronomical event of the Great Conjunction, where Jupiter and Saturn appear extremely close in the night sky, an event not seen for nearly 800 years. It provides details on the visibility and proximity of the planets, historical context, and the next occurrence in 2080.

What significant astronomical event is happening on December 21st?

• A lunar eclipse

• A conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn

• A meteor shower

• A solar eclipse

How close will Jupiter and Saturn appear in the sky during the conjunction?

• 1 degree apart

• 2 degrees apart

• 0.1 degrees apart

• 0.5 degrees apart

What is the significance of the conjunction's visibility through a telescope?

• It will be visible only from the Southern Hemisphere

• It will be visible without a telescope

• Both planets will fit in the same field of view

• It will be visible only during the day

When was the last time Jupiter and Saturn were this close together?

• In 1800 AD

• In 1226 AD

• In 1600 AD

• In 2000 AD

When is the next great conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn expected to occur?

• In 2050

• In 2100

• In 2080

• In 2025