Jupiter and Saturn Great Conjuction

The "Great Conjunction" of Jupiter and Saturn, when the two planets appear closest together in the sky, occured on the night of the winter solstice, Dec 21, 2020.

The event was streamed live on KOMU. Watch the interview between KOMU 8 chief meteorologist Kenton Gewecke and MU Astronomers.

For more pictures and information about Laws Observatory, check out their webpage.

Picture taken by Meera Chandrasekhar (Dec 20, 2020)

Picture taken by Meera Chandrasekhar (Dec 20, 2020)

Picture taken by Suchi Guha (Dec 21, 2020)

Picture taken by Suchi Guha (Dec 21, 2020)