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The Star of Bethlehem may have been what is known as a ‘Great Conjunction’ of planets, according to the Vatican.
The starry phenomenon is set to take place once again – just four days before Christmas this year
Here's all you need to know
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/12/17/star-bethlehem-returns-prepare-great-conjunction/
The starry phenomenon is set to take place once again – just four days before Christmas this year
Here's all you need to know
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/12/17/star-bethlehem-returns-prepare-great-conjunction/
The closest approach of two planets since 1226 will take place on Monday, December 21, when Jupiter and Saturn come into alignment. 
They will create what astronomers predict will be the marvellous spectacle of an apparently single bright 'star'
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/12/17/star-bethlehem-returns-prepare-great-conjunction/
They will create what astronomers predict will be the marvellous spectacle of an apparently single bright 'star'
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/12/17/star-bethlehem-returns-prepare-great-conjunction/
The ‘bright star’ will be visible from anywhere on Earth, appearing low in the western sky for roughly an hour after sunset, but conditions will be best near the equator
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/12/17/star-bethlehem-returns-prepare-great-conjunction/
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/12/17/star-bethlehem-returns-prepare-great-conjunction/
The last great conjunction was in May 2000, but its position in the sky meant it was difficult to see.
The one of 1623 was also hard to spot because it appeared close enough to the sun that it would have been lost in the glare.
Will you be looking for it this year?
The one of 1623 was also hard to spot because it appeared close enough to the sun that it would have been lost in the glare.
Will you be looking for it this year?
Dr @btucker22, from the Australian National University, said observers should look for “a thin crescent moon and two bright objects right next to it”.
Learn more here https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/12/17/star-bethlehem-returns-prepare-great-conjunction/
Learn more here
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/12/17/star-bethlehem-returns-prepare-great-conjunction/
