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Mars and Jupiter Conjunction: A rare event that won’t occur until 2033

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This combination image, created from two photos provided by NASA, shows Jupiter pictured on April 3, 2017 and Mars pictured on August 26, 2003. Image credit: NASA via AP

Mars and Jupiter have been paired in the eastern sky all this month, before sunrise. The planets are set to appear much closer on Wednesday, August 14 in the eastern sky on Wednesday morning. Don’t miss the opportunity to catch this event, as it won’t occur until 2033.

 

How to watch the Mars and Jupiter Conjunction

The beautiful planets Jupiter and Mars will be so close to each other that they will appear only a third of a degree apart, less than the full moon’s width, according to the U.S. Space Agency.

To catch this awe-inspiring phenomenon, set your alarms and wake up a few hours before sunrise on Wednesday.

You can see the celestial pairing with the naked eye. Using binoculars or a telescope will provide you with a better view, making the moons of Jupiter visible. The planets will rise above the eastern horizon around 1:30 a.m. IST in front of the constellation boundary into Taurus the Bull as said by Earthsky.org.

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Nihal Sayyad

Nihal Sayyad is a space enthusiast, Digital journalist and Science Communicator. He loves writing about the universe and cosmos. He aims to raise awareness about fascinating subjects beyond our world and bring interesting and reliable content to his audience.

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