The next two conjunctions will take place in 2040 and 2060, but their visualization will not be as easy as now.
The Great Conjunction that has created a huge enthusiasm for heavenly viewers is expected to last until Christmas. The pairing between Jupiter and Saturn was seen on December 21 and is expected to continue for this week. The close transition between the two planets is nothing short of a spectacle and a delight for those who love to look at the constellations and the sky. It should be noted that the conjunction is a pair between any two planets and, since Jupiter and Saturn are the two large planets visible to the naked eye in the solar system, their conjunction has been called the “Great Conjunction”. The interesting part is that these two planets align after about 20 years, making the phenomenon relatively rare.
To be sure, Jupiter takes 12 years to complete its orbit around the Sun and 30 years for Saturn.
What makes this conjunction special is the alignment of the planets. Looking at the position of the planets on the orbital plane of the Earth, the two seem to be aligned in a conjunction. This means that they both throw the same angle in that direction. Jupiter and Saturn, when seen from Earth, can be seen at a tenth of a degree. Some points of view can see them converging into one. However, most spectators in the countries said they could distinguish them.
The rarity of this conjunction that can be seen from Earth can be seen in terms of the last great conjunction that took place in 1623. This, according to an IE report, was when Chhatrapati Shivaji was about to be born and Jahangir ruled. the Mughal empire of India. Prior to this, the conjunction was seen in 1226 a year after the death of the Mongol ruler Genghis Khan.
Meanwhile, the show is expected to continue for this week until December 25. On December 21, Jupiter was seen overtaking Saturn when viewed from Earth. While the planets seem close, both are at a distance of over 700 million kilometers. Also, their distance from each other is less than what is usual during other conjunctions.
The next two conjunctions will take place in 2040 and 2060, but their visualization will not be as easy as now. The next (so big) conjuncture will probably take place on March 15, 2080.
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