2020-12-21.mp4 (95% UPDATED)

: 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.