Jupiter, Venus conjunction happening soon; catch the planets at their closest; NASA reveals all
On June 30th, 2021, skywatchers around the world will have the opportunity to witness a rare celestial event – the conjunction of the two brightest planets in the night sky, Jupiter and Venus.
The two planets will appear to be only 0.3 degrees apart, making them appear as a single bright object in the sky. This event is referred to as a planetary conjunction, and it is a relatively rare occurrence.
The best time to view the conjunction will be shortly after sunset, when Jupiter and Venus will be visible in the western sky. The planets will appear to be at their closest around 8:30 pm local time.
NASA has released an interactive map that allows viewers to check the visibility of the conjunction from their location. The map also provides detailed information on the timing and duration of the event.
The two planets will appear to be very close together, but they will actually be separated by millions of miles in space. Jupiter is the fifth planet from the Sun and is the largest planet in the solar system. Venus is the second planet from the Sun and is the brightest planet in the night sky.
The two planets will appear to be very close together, but they will actually be separated by millions of miles in space. Jupiter is the fifth planet from the Sun and is the largest planet in the solar system. Venus is the second planet from the Sun and is the brightest planet in the night sky.
This event is a great opportunity for skywatchers to observe the planets up close. However, viewers should take care not to look directly at the Sun, as this can cause permanent eye damage.
NASA has also released a series of educational resources to help viewers learn more about the planets and the event. These include videos and images from the Hubble Space Telescope and other spacecraft.
The conjunction of Jupiter and Venus is a rare and beautiful sight to behold. With the help of NASA’s resources, skywatchers around the world can take advantage of this opportunity to observe the planets up close and learn more about the solar system.
