Get ready for the 'Great Conjunction' of Jupiter and Saturn

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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.

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[rod]

This could be a *Great Conjunction* to view using a telescope. I plan to view, weather dependent. Winter solstice on 21-Dec too. Jupiter and Saturn will be about 6 arcminute angular separation, my 90-mm refractor at 200x will still be able to see both planets in the field of view, lower power views likely better. I checked Starry Night Pro Plus 8 for my location. About 1730 EST, both planets will be low in SW sky in Capricornus, about 15 degree elevation angle or altitude. So if folks view, they will need a good area to see low altitude targets in SW sky that night. Jupiter-Saturn pair set near 1907 EST for my location.