Today, Jupiter and Saturn formed a visible “double planet” for the first time in 800 years. It was also the winter solstice.
The winter solstice of 2020 was a once in a lifetime opportunity to see the planets align!
Bethany and I managed to snap a few photos!
Here is the “double planet” that looks like a single one with the naked eye.
Jupiter and Saturn are the bright spot toward the top left of the tree.
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With the binoculars, you can see the two planets distinctly. It took both of us together holding the phone camera and binoculars to make this happen ????
![](https://www.saelzler.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/JupiterSaturnClose.png)