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The Museum of Science & History – Pink Palace announced it will host a free telescope viewing of the rare conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn on Sunday, December 20th, from 5 to 6 p.m.
The “Great Conjunction” will form what is being called the “Christmas Star,” as the two planets will be closer in the night sky than they have been since 1623 — and the closest observable since 1226. The event is visible beginning December 15th, with the closest alignment December 21st.
On December 20, 2020, during the Pink Palace viewing, Jupiter and Saturn will be only 0.1 degree apart.
Attendees will have an opportunity to see a glimpse of the conjunction via a TV monitor connected to a live telescope.
Social distancing measures will be in place, with the venue admitting small groups during staggered viewing times.
A simulation of the conjunction will show at the Planetarium (paid admission required) prior to the free event, with shows at 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 4 p.m.
The Museum of Science & History – Pink Palace located at 3050 Central Avenue.