Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 23, 2020

Jupiter Meets Saturn: A Red Spotted Great Conjunction

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 23, 2020 is “Jupiter Meets Saturn: A Red Spotted Great Conjunction,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Damian Peach). The original explanation runs about 159 words.

From the explanation

“It was time for their close-up . Two days ago Jupiter and Saturn passed a tenth of a degree from each other in what is known a Great Conjunction .”

— APOD editors, December 23, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 23, 2020
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Damian Peach
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 159 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 23, 2020 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2020-december-23-jupiter-meets-saturn-a-red-spotted-great-conjunction

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