BIRTHDAY · 30 DEC 2020

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Jupiter and Saturn Great Conjunction: The Movie

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COSMIC MESSAGE

This time-lapse video shows Jupiter and Saturn's Great Conjunction, captured from Thailand. The two gas giants appear to pass within a tenth of a degree of each other. The sequence shows Jupiter's moons and cloud bands, followed by a wider view over nine days.

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Jupiter and Saturn Great Conjunction: The Movie
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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CAPRICORN

In tropical astrology, 30 DEC 2020 falls under Capricorn (♑). The sign's window runs from 12-22 through 01-19. Capricorn is the dimmest zodiac constellation, but rich in deep-sky objects south of the celestial equator. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 30 DEC 2020.

THE ALMANAC FOR 30 DEC 2020
DAY
Wednesday
MOON
Full moon, 100% lit
POSITION
Day 365 of 366

Questions about December 30, 2020

What space photo was released on December 30, 2020?

NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 30, 2020 was "Jupiter and Saturn Great Conjunction: The Movie". It's the card at the top of this page.

What was the Moon's phase on December 30, 2020?

A full moon, about 100% lit.

What day of the week was December 30, 2020?

December 30, 2020 was a Wednesday, day 365 of the 366 days in 2020.

What did the Sun and the Earth look like on December 30, 2020?

NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory photographed the Sun that day, and NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth. Both are on this page, next to the card.

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