NASA Science Live: How to See Saturn and Jupiter’s Great Conjunction

Have you noticed two bright objects in the sky getting closer together with each passing night? It’s Jupiter and Saturn doing a planetary dance that will result in the Great Conjunction on Dec. 21. On that day, Jupiter and Saturn will be right next to each other in the sky -- the closest they have appeared in nearly 400 years! Want to learn when and where to look up? Join our expert astronomer Dr. Henry Throop on #NASAScience Live.

[@syedsehba6861]

He is so excited and that just reflects how much he loves science. He even made the reporter look so happy which reflects the energy quadrant. Awesome

[@heathergustar638]

I respect your opinion but he s much Toooo happy about this event and it s getting on my nerves. On top of which THEY ARE BOTH one of these people who answers EVERY QUESTION WITH THE WORD. SO

[@Refresh2b]

I noticed and enjoyed it too!

[@JohnS916]

@@heathergustar638 Hahahaha. The excellent and cute girl was enthusiastic about space, I have to admit the astronomer was a little over the top, but no problem, he did a great job explaining everything in simple terms. It's just that we don't picture scientists behaving like that usually, we have preconceived ideas. Heather, are you a miserable person?

[@bre_me]

The scientist is so happy and excited, I love it

[@sdfvcvsw]

@@trevrockrock16 So you would like them to be what ? depressed ?

[@s.combis2866]

🥰🥰🥰

[@JLCubing]

@@trevrockrock16 Im happy to see this EVENT!

[@SHRIIMPSUCKS]

@@trevrockrock16 come on man its interesting I never even knew this was a thing and I'm happy I have the chance to experience it science itself is interesting

[@heathergustar638]

@@trevrockrock16 so you re not interested in science or astronomy or events that happen every 800 years. Like someone in your family graduating grade school. What state are y all from

[@nhemsokea2621]

*My birthday is on December 20th* and this is like a birthday present for me from space 😁 I feel special 🥲

[@cindyhuang4876]

my sister's b-day too. HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you both!

[@tommy36998]

nhem sokea 21st is mine!

[@nelyemiliani3989]

Happy birthday, I am also very happy to se the conjunction of the two Planets. If you are in the eastern side, you could see Jupiter moon Europa, it’s bright and in between Jp and Saturn. Merry Christmas!

[@nhemsokea2621]

@@cindyhuang4876 thank you 🙏🏻

[@nhemsokea2621]

@@nelyemiliani3989 thank you 🙏🏻

[@moehudson001]

Conjunction junction, what's your function? Hooking up planets, and moons and glimpses.

[@itzchubbskraft]

Ayyyyyy 😂😂😂

[@brandigonwa7848]

oh telling your age with that one..

[@itzchubbskraft]

@@brandigonwa7848 lol yes

[@dees1787]

Yet u clicked the video

[@Denise-ob8dk]

🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@knf4451]

Jupiter and Saturn are tourists who traveled light-years away to see the mess of 2020 on Earth up close

[@zulushanx7959]

Lol 😂😂😂😂

[@AzureDefiance3701]

They'd probably agree to slingshot a few asteroids our way to end our suffering.

[@junerob6726]

Lol 😆

[@wesleygll3993]

Pls not to make universe political !

[@matrixanu]

hahahahahahahaha

[@hawasattar2241]

From South Africa. I have just witnessed the Great Conjunction 21/12 /20 when planets Jupiter meeting Saturn in our skies at 20h40. GOD IS GREAT.!!!!!! Amazing. Thx. Thx for ur video.

[@aaprii333]

YES HE IS!!!🙌🏼🙌🏼🙏🏼

[@robertshreffler6155]

In the Southern hemisphere does the dimmer saturn appear lower than Jupiter... Up here it's higher.

[@anteaters-R-us]

Kudos to the lady signing this conversation!

[@marthacoulterpsy.s.7787]

Thank you NASA for the ASL sign language interpreter!!!!!! I’m Deaf and I appreciate this!

[@marcellistanto9600]

I saw it last night. Crescent moon, Jupiter, and saturn in line, wow.

[@bukurie6861]

NASA SCIENCE LIVE Television we are seeing Saturn and Jupiter will 🌔🌕🌑🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠Appear closest on December,21🌕🌑🌠🌠🌠🌠!God bless you👋!

[@sarahgreens]

Its not in a line the two planets are so close they appear as one planet.

[@lachlanparsons9910]

@Don Gonzolini why'd you tag me? Anyhow thanks for informing me about this vid, was pretty cool

[@williegordon9188]

@@sarahgreens They're not really close,they're separated by hundreds of millions of miles.

[@fleXcope]

Kudos to the sign language translator!

[@roberth.9558]

A beautifully done interview by both parties. Their genuine excitement was a pleasure to watch and the subject great to learn about.

[@ItsKells]

Thank you for this chat NASA! Really enjoyed both the host and the astronomer! ❤️

[@dgeorge4761]

Dam ur pretty 😍

[@cinnamorollcute7118]

This is what I'm excited about all December. So exciting!!

[@chloeb7231]

Me too I am just counting down the days 🤗

[@vedprakashchaubey4965]

Not so

[@whirledpeas3477]

You must have a boring life Kitty 😺

[@tokyo5351]

Ikr can’t wait to get superpowers.

[@cinnamorollcute7118]

@@whirledpeas3477 Yep even this is my first time witnessing a super rare event and rooting on it. R O O T I N G

[@joannethompson3128]

Looking forward to seeing this great conjunction. Perhaps it will shift the consciousness of our universe.

[@catsincredulous9998]

LOL, another person who has went to one too many yoga classes 😄

[@cinthiafraser4533]

The thought crossed my mind also. And I haven't gone on any yoga classes.

[@EZIEKIEL26]

@@catsincredulous9998 Exactly

[@flamingjoy3238]

what time is this happening?

[@PelczarTomasz]

Pure joy...

[@angiehotchkiss8963]

I’ve been watching the planets coming closer and closer since this summer. It’s pretty cool to be able to see these planets plus Mars and Venus in the sky at different times.

[@JLCubing]

True, very true

[@Runner8617]

Not sure what I was looking at, but for the past several months (maybe since September) I've been seeing such a bright star at 5 in the morning Pacific Time. Wish I knew which star I was looking at!

[@angiehotchkiss8963]

@@Runner8617 the morning “star” you are likely seeing is Venus. Venus sets at dawn. I bought an app for my phone that identifies the plants and constellations when pointed at the sky. It is called SkyView Lite and it was free. It’s an eye opener when you realize what you are seeing are planets and not stars ✨

[@Runner8617]

Oh wow! Thank you so much!! I heard of an app like that but my phone is pretty bad. Wonderful to know what I was looking at! It was as bright at the moon, just smaller!

[@TheBigFandango08]

Kudos to the Master level interpreter in the top left. To be able to interpret space physics into ASL shows your dedication to language. 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🦻🏽✊🏿

[@serebbi]

I saw it last night and i didnt know what it was going on and then i watched this video ... Im so happy i saw it live :D :D :D

[@yukiqu5637]

So lucky! I didn’t get to watch it... 😢 UwU xD

[@marioc9075]

Considering the fact that still 2020, it’s all fun and games until the stars start getting bigger

[@ohwell2790]

The stars are not getting bigger they will remain the same size util they explode like in go nova, of course after they use up all their fuel as in the heavy elements , in fact the stars and all other objects are moving away from each other at great speed until the universe at some point in the future, billions and billions of years the universe will become dark. Learn some science dumby. So do you think there will even be humans around that far into the future to even see it happen ?????

[@Lost1ncedloved]

I think you missed the point of this comment 😂

[@demychristoforidou5781]

Please no, this is one of my worst nightmares.

[@zorropotatz]

@@ohwell2790 r/wooosh

[@bossbot8675]

@Oh well You must be fun at parties

[@a.gheartboricua_8185]

I love when she said we all connected by watching at the same time👌🥰🙏

[@mandychapin9411]

This program alone was great fun to watch! Thank you for sharing!

[@charityjagtan6093]

ThankYou for sharing .. looking foward to view another astronomy event

[@merahboumedien4542]

Fabuloueus view, WE have to bé Closer to our Lord, WE have to pray ,And recognise his wonderful ,created galaxies, univers, with an précises tunes ,particules, have a great Christmas.

[@VeeVets]

This guy is the Mister Rogers of Nasa.

[@AzureDefiance3701]

Its a beautiful day in the neighborhood.

[@10231898]

So happy I’ve accidentally found this fascinating story about Jupiter and Saturn seemingly crossing each other on this very night ... December 21st. Nice job! Thank you!

[@lilygoldcatudan1050]

What a genius astronomer. I love that brain . I would sit and listen to you all day long ;)

[@mt8561]

Location, time and duration of the event - 7:00

[@giannisps3022]

Thanks

[@kookooforjooniepuffs4666]

What time zone?

[@lorimc62lm]

@@kookooforjooniepuffs4666 if you click on the 7:00 in the comment, it will take you to that place in the video, which will tell you about it.

[@mstoraelle8582]

Thank uuuuuuuuuu

[@kookooforjooniepuffs4666]

@@lorimc62lm ohhhh sorry I’m a lil slow

[@Dpercy]

Meanwhile in Sweden: Clouds for months

[@drjohnsmith450]

Same in Queensland OZ

[@Lillipod1]

Same here in the UK. Rain nearly every day. South East is really my view.

[@rajanrao]

Meanwhile in Finland...

[@anonimov9107]

We had same in Poland but I saw them today! Looks awesome

[@musaframars1]

also in Norway

[@brandigonwa7848]

love this guy. thanks for the info was a big help.

[@wondersofgod1927]

This is sooo awesome! Can't wait to actually see this tonight ~ December 21, 2020! Had been seeing these for a few nights, but didn't know exactly what I was seeing! 08:00

[@ihatemyjob9502]

HOW WAS IT?

[@hunchocapone1989]

That’s a certified gangster in the top left

[@FaithVII]

😂👌

[@rogerclarke504]

Wsdd

[@t.d23]

Yoooo😹😹

[@AjayKumar-po6nr]

😂😂🤣

[@juliusputnoki5140]

she's rapping

[@nikkisims8656]

I'm not complaining but Australia is full on clouds at the moment. Fingers crossed we will get a chance to have a peek. Happy stargazing everyone and Merry Christmas. 🦋

[@iAmDomOfficial]

Wow it's Christmas for you guys. That's cool

[@lachlanparsons9910]

@@iAmDomOfficial 🤣

[@lachlanparsons9910]

Still can't see anything for the clouds 😪

[@craigstrom3316]

thank you nikki sims, merry christmas to you also

[@nikkisims8656]

@@craigstrom3316 cheers mate.

[@lavanyakattunga1879]

Yes... I just saw this astronomical event just few minutes back which appeared on the southwest direction in the sky and they are very closed to each other🤩....

[@lucialuna9718]

Minnesota has been gloomy And I hope I get to see this massive conjunction. Prayer for all humanity

[@lisalovelace6784]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful pictures, since where I live we have clouds this evening, I have been so excited to see this event, but will not able due to overcast sky.

[@Sofia-qn6fs]

NASA is simply amazing. One of the most interesting things in December 2020

[@maitreyeesarkar1940]

These two are so happy ...nice to see and hear so much joy !

[@Leota713]

Yes! Henry inspired me with his enthusiasm, as well! Thank you, both.

[@mahendrashukla1895]

Waiting eagerly for this great event.Thanks for sharing.

[@Shaden0040]

Clear skies ARE needed to see the event.

[@hellfirepictures]

Cloud-free are needed. Doesn't need to be clear. But obvs too much pollution/dust will reduce visibility. But they are bright enough that they should be visible through anything except fog/cloud. I'm in central London and can see them fine with the ridiculous light pollution...

[@MrStrangermoon]

@@hellfirepictures if you live area people homes work like factory you cant see the saturn even skies clear.

[@nealgrey6485]

The guy knew his stuff. What a pleasure to listen to him.

[@Trishwich]

Good job! One other way to explain the 800 year cycle of Jupiter & Saturn has to do with the sectors of the sky we see them in (from Earth's perspective). They come together once every 20 years, but will come together in one Astrological element over a 200-year period. Then, they move into the next Astrological element for 200 years. Basically, they move about 120 degrees each time they conjunct. This is why their conjunctions remain in certain elements for so long. Being that there are 4 sectors (or elements), it takes 800 years for them to make the full cycle. As you said, the last time that Jupiter & Saturn came together in the area of the sky they are presently in (Tropical Aquarius), it was in November of 1226. I love that you just knew that.

[@gomezaddams6470]

These people are talking so fast that woman is smoking hot with what she's doing she deserves a medal for how well she's keeping up! She's spelling name she spelling words that don't have a sign. She's one of the best I've seen in a long time!

[@marinacarraway3002]

Xx

[@miguelena40]

you can pay attention to the one in the left !!

[@gomezaddams6470]

@@marinacarraway3002 are you just agreeing or are you the person in the window signing? If you don't want to answer it I understand.

[@bcvc3365]

We have entered the Age of Aquarius! Have fun everyone! Remember to be kind to others and think happy thoughts. 👼

[@rhythm2238]

What does age of aquarius stands for??

[@bcvc3365]

@@rhythm2238 .... this planet and its inhabitants are graduating to the 4th Dimension.

[@cecilejoubert7933]

My star sign is Aquarius! I had 3 encounters of UFO's.

[@bcvc3365]

@@cecilejoubert7933 ... that’s awesome, but be careful, ask your angels if you can trust those encounters because not all aliens are good.

[@admiradavis826]

@@rhythm2238 c C Cc Ddxxded44fff44dddd DDF dxxxxddxx in x x🎤🎤when Will this be

[@edenstar5560]

Can't wait to see this, I've been waiting for months

[@anusmita5309]

You can observe from now...it's coming closer and closer.... In 21 December,it will be so close that you will feel that it's colliding..

[@jaywalkiinn8352]

@@anusmita5309 are we gonna die?

[@anusmita5309]

@@jaywalkiinn8352 why so? We won't!It will not harm us at all... Just the thing is that , they are coming/appearing in the straight line and also a bit closer.. Then how we will die..?we won't!

[@anusmita5309]

@@jaywalkiinn8352 Conjunction happen every 20 years,but this is the great conjunction happening after 800 years...

[@twinstune1819]

Ohh wow I live in India Agra😄😄I will also try to see

[@renaenelson2034]

I love Henry and his enthusiasm!

[@TheBevandy]

I am praying the clouds will roll away so I can see this here in New Jersey!

[@Hulktom2000]

its clouded over here

[@karenmorgan8074]

Amazing time in December, thank you so much 👏👏👏👏👏, !!

[@maggier.2006]

I've seen them for multiple nights and you can definitely see the change!!😁🤩❤️

[@lovie404]

This is Soooo Exciting!! So Happy this Chanel is Here and accessible for all. Thank You,. P.S. I'm telling everyone !!!!

[@kundalini1128]

The conjunction is at 1:21pm EST on Monday. Your welcome.

[@kevinkelly1529]

*You're

[@musica3958]

Hi Nasa, will you be live streaming this event through your telescopes for us? Really wanting to see that ❤🙏

[@nelyemiliani3989]

I am in PANAMA REPUBLIC OF PANAMA, and I can seek it right from the balcony. Yea, great photos, the astronauts can take.

[@depiscean16]

I've been watching jupiter and saturn in NYC through the late summer and fall. Super easy to see.

[@srijita3002]

Im alsoo soo excited 😭 finally christmas star❤️⭐

[@vv-tb6xl]

“almost everyone on earth can see it” the dumb trees that block it in our backyard:

[@simranthanki3774]

yea i can’t see it because of trees and houses

[@djdndbdn5284]

I’m going on my roof

[@simranthanki3774]

@@djdndbdn5284 i have one but i can’t get one it

[@simranthanki3774]

oops i meant that i have a roof but i can’t get on top of it

[@simranthanki3774]

i saw it! it was so cool! tbh it looks like a tadpole

[@nazlanafaiz5212]

We are very lucky to join this best opportunity... Jupiter is very amazing planet in the solar system. With together we can see saturen too... ❤

[@4StonesHandcraft]

I just took a few photos. There is a red colored object that was in 4 different places in 4 different photos. It was also not slightly elongated due to time exposure like everything else in the pictures.

[@mindyours6347]

I hope to see this, although I live in Philly

[@Ajaygurjar-yh1oy]

oh wow, its just amazing. i am so excited to see it today are you ?

[@sharni888]

Wowww, aren't we human beings living now so lucky to witness this astronomical magic .its an once a life time treat😃.

[@livingstonesafaritanzania]

It's look so beautiful here in Tanzania Africa me and my family we real enjoyed it were are so excited so see it again today. I like the host and Mister Rogers explain very good. Thanks for sharing

[@eduardopadilla5505]

@NASA will you be transmiting the conjuction live here the next december 21?

[@anusmita5309]

I saw it yesterday and also on 14th... Waiting for 21 December to see the last and the final time after 800 years!

[@anusmita5309]

@Aubrey Keller but I have read in newspapers/media that it's after 800 years.....

[@Rohan_Choudhary5]

Yes! You both are right.The great conjunction happened in 1226 and then in 1623.But these planets were close to sun in 1623, so nobody couldn't see it. In this manner, we are seeing it after 800 years,but it has been 400 years ago too.🤩🤩

[@randallgoodnight1063]

This is a very well narrated presentation. I appreciate the time and detail generated by the experts ! Randall in NC

[@rolandvaldezotto3539]

Interesting, so excited to look up in the sky!!!

[@1108cg]

I love this stuff, so cool. I wish I was a Astronomer

[@threefrogs9898]

i remember venus and the moon early this year, i literally just saw them accidentally from my kitchen, had no idea it was happening

[@sly11benal7]

Love this! All that comes to mind is Cave In song Jupiter.

[@nancyh3362]

I am excited about this. Taking my grandkids out to the beach to watch the sunset and then see the conjunction!!! Happens on my granddaughter's 10th birthday!!!

[@tiffanyslc]

On the beach?! I bet that is going to be sooooo Beautiful! Happy Birthday to Your Granddaughter! ☺️

[@kushzr]

Me: goes out Also me. Oh look! Clouds! 😑

[@archerblack66]

He is soo happy and it's made my day ♥️

[@muddbear6410]

*please upvote so we get an answer* When did the Great Conjunction last occur on the Winter Solstice specifically or on other solstices and equinoxes?

[@7ngaf]

I saw this yesterday and was confused but now I know after you explained it

[@Shaden0040]

Will we be able to see both planets reverse their orbits, as seen from Earth, and go retrograde?

[@nearearthobjects3089]

I think that will happen as soon as Jupiter overtakes Saturn on 22 12 2020 Come to my channel to see Live Daily Coverage with no endless discussions in the background

[@charmainedaley3937]

I’m such a space geek that’s loving this! 🌍🌓

[@metalmike570]

Are you a Trekkie too, haha!

[@kamoonrathewolfgod9189]

I saw Jupiter and Saturn just the other night and they were very close together. I am hoping to take a picture with my telescope on the 21st, weather allowing. I love space and NASA and all things space related. So exciting. Will be watching from North Georgia.

[@MrStrangermoon]

yea ı saw neptune and uranus same night they clearly not friends of them.

[@raymondreiff8170]

I saw them both from Central Wisconsin last night. Tonight of course it was too overcast with clouds. It was nice to see with the moon close by them both👍

[@taooflovepassionandcomedy8722]

I have been watching jupitor Saturn for months they make amazing shapes with the moon.

[@BeanSproot]

They made a terrifying smiley face a few months ago

[@taibanoor2085]

Super duper excited 🤩🤩

[@asifrqureishi2409]

That's a great information. Thank you so much for this... Love u Henry Sir....

[@sabineeeckhaoudt5108]

What an amazing and special shot! Thanks for sharing

[@KerriKannan]

Bring on the great conjunction!

[@rosalindavasquez4353]

All I seen last night is snow omg I wish I could see these amazing sights why 😭

[@GOSPELTRIPURA]

NASA channel is my favorite

[@pranshikesharwani4305]

I am waiting...for that event ...excited..

[@Jupiter-shorts_]

Good thing I live in tampa bay

[@ronaldsmith6829]

I wonder if they could shut all the lights off on the top of the Empire State Building for this. Oh yes, I forgot. New York is closed.

[@OmniversalInsect]

The planets are so bright that light pollution affects them much less than stars and nebulae

[@SupraNaturalTT]

It's "closed" yet the light's are still on, just shut them down

[@JohnS916]

During the great NE power blackout some years ago, the greatest manmade phenomenon occurred. You could actually see the glory of the Milky Way from New York City. Just as the first pioneers saw it back in the 1600s. Today, you are lucky to see only a few brightest stars, the moon, and bright planets like Venus and Jupiter.

[@jeffrandell4228]

Excellent video, thanks for the knowledge.

[@nearearthobjects3089]

Thanks for this video ! With the budget you have , you made looking mine a professional Work . Brilliant !!

[@multitalentedjitanshree7576]

It's great, I'm very excited to see these planets.

[@chichay6224]

You can't really see the planets. They'll be like stars but brighter.

[@multitalentedjitanshree7576]

@@chichay6224 Actually I'm 13 and I'm from india, I'm very curious about nasa and our space, I love watching your videos, but I'm not having too much knowledge about planets, so I thought that we can see those planets from here... Thank you for guiding me 😃😃

[@msm3668]

They've only been visible most of the year. So exciting.

[@righty-o3585]

Isn't the distance between Jupiter and Saturn, about the same as Jupiter to the sun?

[@JohnS916]

I believe so

[@sunnerboys]

Thanqs for the adding clicking by me my pic here😊

[@SteveSiegelin]

The one question I have for you NASA is how many moons can you physically see with a telescope from Earth because I photographed six of Jupiter's moon so far but all they are a little points of light. I'm using a q-seeker 127 so my mirrors not that big

[@thomasfholland]

Here in Stockholm, Sweden we’ve had 6 continuous weeks of overcast skies every single day/night 24/7 So I worried if the weather will be permitting.

[@MrStrangermoon]

mando you need jetpack

[@bibiayube677]

Hope the weather gets better for you here in Toronto Canada i can see it getting closer very inspiring good luck enjoy

[@keneshiaallah795]

😮😮😮😮😮Omg Whatttttt

[@MrStrangermoon]

@@keneshiaallah795 you can also advice the preyings to open clouds. like to get rain there are preys to open the sky. not magic.

[@keneshiaallah795]

@@MrStrangermoon I 👀 Thank You

[@randomdud7359]

There's fog in my province rn. I can't see it. I wish someone makes a live video abput it.

[@carolroberts5613]

When Jesus was born a group of Angels sang as they announced His birth. They appeared in the East where the wise men lived and hence they began their journey to where the moving group of bright Angels stopped over where the infant laid. They also was seen by the shepherds tending their sheep. They also left to see the place where the young child lay. The bright Angel's then left. Their job was done. Read the story in Matthew chapter 2

[@JohnS916]

@@carolroberts5613 I guess you're another conspiracy theory type. If you had facts to back up your fantasy island, I would be more inclined to read on.

[@angiecantu2747]

was a really great explanation, thanks NSA

[@Santos-oc2no]

thanks you very much. Love your videos

[@pattyreyess6830]

Thank's..

[@xiiiim8272]

Nice.

[@tallytastingtampa3174]

I love his energy!

[@carolannedellarmo2871]

Wow.....so excited Can't wait to see this special event.