Kolkata:
In a uncommon celestial occasion, Jupiter and Saturn will be noticed pretty close to each and every other on December 21, appearing like 1 vibrant star.
The two planets have in no way been so close given that 1623, and therefore, the term “a great conjunction”, Director of MP Birla Planetarium, Debi Prasad Duari, mentioned in a statement.
“If two celestial bodies visually appear close to each other from Earth, it is called a conjunction. And such conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter is at times called a great conjunction,” he mentioned.
The planets will subsequent come comparably close on March 15, 2080.
On the evening of December 21, their physical distance will be about 735 million km, Mr Duari mentioned.
In the run-up to the date, each planets will seem to progressively come closer to each and every other, with each passing day, he mentioned.
In most significant cities across India, the conjunction could be noticed just soon after sunset.