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: The timing near the winter solstice led many to link it to the Star of Bethlehem. 📹 Video Highlights: 2020-12-21.mp4
: This was the closest observable alignment since the year 1226. 2020-12-21.mp4
: Subtle flickering caused by the Earth’s atmosphere as the planets sit low on the horizon. 🔠Viewing Conditions : The timing near the winter solstice led
: Footage likely begins shortly after sunset in the southwestern sky. and Callisto) are visible orbiting Jupiter.
: Sharp frames reveal Jupiter’s cloud bands and Saturn’s distinct rings.
: To the naked eye, they looked like a double planet or a single bright point.
: Tiny specks of light (Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto) are visible orbiting Jupiter.
: The timing near the winter solstice led many to link it to the Star of Bethlehem. 📹 Video Highlights: 2020-12-21.mp4
: This was the closest observable alignment since the year 1226.
: Subtle flickering caused by the Earth’s atmosphere as the planets sit low on the horizon. 🔠Viewing Conditions
: Footage likely begins shortly after sunset in the southwestern sky.
: Sharp frames reveal Jupiter’s cloud bands and Saturn’s distinct rings.
: To the naked eye, they looked like a double planet or a single bright point.
: Tiny specks of light (Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto) are visible orbiting Jupiter.