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When Jupiter and Saturn meet
Jupiter and Saturn have appeared close on our sky's dome throughout 2019, but they're due to get even closer in the coming months. Their conjunction will come on December 21, 2020. Here's how to watch them.
Jay Ryan
August 6, 2019

Jupiter and Venus draw closer!
The sky's two brightest planets are getting ready for a spectacular conjunction in late June and early July. Start watching them now! Charts and info here.
Jay Ryan
May 19, 2015

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Jay Ryan

Homeschool dad, Reagan conservative, mile-swimmer, freelance patent agent, astronomy author. Jay Ryan operates a website that provides a homeschool astronomy curriculum presenting a visual understanding of the visible sky. Look for Classical Astronomy on Facebook and follow @JayRyanAstro on Twitter. Or visit ClassicalAstronomy.com. The curriculum is called Signs & Seasons.
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