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Christmas Star: How To See ‘Double Planet,’ First In 800 Years

Head out during twilight and look southwest low on the horizon

Joseph Curl
Christmas Star: How To See ‘Double Planet,’ First In 800 Years
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Jupiter and Saturn, the two largest planets in our solar system, will soon line up and look like a double planet, a sight not seen since the Middle Ages.

The rare celestial event will occur after sunset on Monday, the start of the winter solstice, but will also be visibly close through Christmas night.

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