NASA shares a breathtaking picture of once-in-a-lifetime chance
Skywatchers from all over the world will witness Jupiter and Saturn as one star in 800 years
Karachi: NASA took to Twitter to share an amazing view from the sky for the lovers as scientists predicted the two largest planets will meet in such a way that they will look like a double planet to the human eye.
Skywatchers, you're in for a once-in-a-lifetime treat! Jupiter & Saturn are doing a planetary dance that will result in the Great Conjunction on Dec 21, just after sunset. Find out:
🤩 When and where to look up
📷 How to photograph the conjunctionVisit: https://t.co/SdQSLex2Ex pic.twitter.com/DkaB5XyO9B
— NASA (@NASA) December 20, 2020
The post invited the skywatchers, saying that they are “in for a once-in-a-lifetime treat!”
Also read, Jupiter and Saturn will appear as one star in 800 years
The reunion is taking place at a time when some believe it was the source of the bright light seen in the sky 2,000 years ago.
Saturn and Jupiter will be visible very close on the night of December 21, completing their orbits close to each other.
The picture shared by NASA says that the two stars “are doing a planetary dance that will result in the great Conjunction on 21 Dec after sunset.