Jupiter and Saturn's great conjunction tonight: Everything you must know

In a rare celestial event, Jupiter and Saturn were seen very close to each other after nearly 400 years

In a rare celestial event, Jupiter and Saturn were seen very close to each other today, appearing like one bright star. The two planets have never been so close since 1623, and hence, the term "a great conjunction", Director of M P Birla Planetarium, Debi Prasad Duari, said in a statement.

"If two celestial bodies visually appear close to each other from Earth, it is called a conjunction. And such conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter is at times called a great conjunction," he said.

The planets will next come comparably close on March 15, 2080.

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