The “great conjunction” also coincides with the longest day (December 21) in the year as the sun reaches a point exactly where it seems to shine farthest to the south of the equator more than the Tropic of Capricorn, marking the commence of the winter solstice.
When and exactly where can you watch the ‘great conjunction’ in India?
The Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium in Bengaluru has produced arrangements to watch the ‘great conjunction’ on Monday involving 6.30-7.30 pm, an official mentioned.
“We have set up telescopes in our premises to watch the conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn on Monday evening if weather conditions permit,” mentioned the planetarium official in a statement.
However, due to the COVID-induced restrictions on people today gathering in substantial numbers in public areas, these who register on line to watch the celestial occasion will be permitted in the planetarium in batches of restricted numbers to sustain social distancing.
“Those unable to watch the event at the planetarium due to curbs on crowding, can see the conjunction of the two stars online at our website (www.taralaya.org) or Facebook and Youtube channel,” mentioned the statement.
(With IANS Inputs)