This month, the two biggest planets in our solar system, Saturn and Jupiter, are coming together in the sky in a once-in-a-lifetime way called a Great Conjunction. It will peak on December 21, which also happens to be the solstice! It can be seen with telescopes, binoculars, and even with your own two eyes. This live chat focused on how and where to experience this exciting astronomical event, which hasn't occurred for hundreds of years. Museum astronomer Shauna Edson answered viewer questions. This program was recorded on December 17th, 2020.
This episode brought to you by the generous support of Boeing.