'Jupiter and Saturn's Rendezvous After 397 Years!'

Live Broadcast from Miryang Arirang Space Observatory via YouTube Channel

Photo of Jupiter and Saturn Great Conjunction recreated in the planetarium of Miryang Arirang Space Observatory (Photo by Miryang City)

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Sang-hyun] On the 21st, Jupiter, the largest planet in the solar system, and the beautiful Saturn will have a historic meeting for the first time in about 400 years.

On the winter solstice, the day with the shortest daylight and the longest night among the 24 solar terms, at 18:30 on the 21st, Jupiter and Saturn will approach each other so closely that they will appear as one.

The Great Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn is a rare phenomenon, as unlike other planets, these two planets rarely come close to each other.

This Great Conjunction is unprecedented, with the distance visible from Earth expected to be about 1/5 of the diameter of the full moon.

At that time, it can be seen with the naked eye near the western horizon, and through a telescope, the four major moons of Jupiter and Saturn’s beautiful rings can be observed.

The next Great Conjunction is predicted to be visible only in 2080 or 2400, making this the first and last observation for many people.

The Miryang Arirang Space Observatory will broadcast live on its YouTube channel from 17:30 to 19:00 for three days from the 19th to the 21st.

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