2020-12-21.mp4
: To the naked eye, they looked like a double planet or a single bright point.
⭐ : This file is a digital time capsule of a "once-in-a-lifetime" astronomical rarity that won't happen this closely again until 2080. 2020-12-21.mp4
: While visible to the eye, most high-quality "mp4" captures from this night used DSLRs with 600mm+ lenses or tracking mounts. : To the naked eye, they looked like
: Jupiter and Saturn aligned within 0.1 degrees of each other. : To the naked eye
: Footage likely begins shortly after sunset in the southwestern sky.
: Tiny specks of light (Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto) are visible orbiting Jupiter.
: The timing near the winter solstice led many to link it to the Star of Bethlehem. 📹 Video Highlights: 2020-12-21.mp4
: To the naked eye, they looked like a double planet or a single bright point.
⭐ : This file is a digital time capsule of a "once-in-a-lifetime" astronomical rarity that won't happen this closely again until 2080.
: While visible to the eye, most high-quality "mp4" captures from this night used DSLRs with 600mm+ lenses or tracking mounts.
: Jupiter and Saturn aligned within 0.1 degrees of each other.
: Footage likely begins shortly after sunset in the southwestern sky.
: Tiny specks of light (Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto) are visible orbiting Jupiter.
: The timing near the winter solstice led many to link it to the Star of Bethlehem. 📹 Video Highlights: 2020-12-21.mp4