December will see the rarest astronomical event for the first time since 1226

On December 21, 2020, you will be able to see the rarest astronomical event — Jupiterand Saturn will turn out to be very

The last time this happened was in 1226.

Naked Science writes that it will be possible to observe the event anywhere on Earth.Astronomers explained that about once every 20 years, these planets converge on the celestial sphere, but the upcoming alignment can be called exceptional.

Apparent distance between Jupiter and Saturn from 16on December 25 will be less than the diameter of the moon. And on the evening of December 21, it will seem to an earthly observer that the distance between the planets is at all equal to one-fifth of the lunar diameter.

You will need to search for Jupiter and Saturn in the western part of the sky after sunset. Of course, subject to good weather. The next time such an event will take place in 2080.