: 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.
: This was the closest observable alignment since the year 1226. 2020-12-21.mp4
: Jupiter and Saturn aligned within 0.1 degrees of each other.
: To the naked eye, they looked like a double planet or a single bright point. : Subtle flickering caused by the Earth’s atmosphere
: Tiny specks of light (Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto) are visible orbiting Jupiter.
: While visible to the eye, most high-quality "mp4" captures from this night used DSLRs with 600mm+ lenses or tracking mounts. : Jupiter and Saturn aligned within 0
: The timing near the winter solstice led many to link it to the Star of Bethlehem. 📹 Video Highlights: 2020-12-21.mp4