The Great Conjunction

The Great Conjunction

When the two brightest celestial objects in the night sky (excepting the Moon) pass next to each other, this is a grand event on an astronomical scale. Jupiter and Venus are doing just that, passing less than a Moon's diameter from each other in a great conjunction, peaking on Tuesday June 30th. A casual spectator should have no trouble seeing the pair, particularly after the glare of sunset subsides (around 9:00 pm or later on the west coast of the USA).

Enjoy this rare and beautiful pairing, made more special by the fact that it's the Queen of Love and the King of the Solar System in close proximity. Who knows what might come of that!

Image courtesy of Sky & Telescope.