Jupiter and Saturn meet in closest ‘great conjunction’ since 1623
by Ian Sample Science editor from on (#5BT7V)
Astronomers gear up to watch solar system's two largest planets side by side in night sky
Astronomers are gearing up for a heavenly spectacle when Jupiter and Saturn huddle closer together in the evening sky than they have for nearly 400 years.
The celestial event will play out on Monday when the solar system's two largest planets appear side by side in a great conjunction" above the horizon soon after sunset.
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