Helwan, Egypt. 21 December 2020. The Helwan Observatory holds an event at its venue on Monday where observers can gaze at the great conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn through telescopes. The two planets have been drawing closer together since November, heading to a 'great conjunction' on 21 December during which they appear a tenth of a degree apart. The conjunction takes place every 20 years, but such close visible conjunction between the two planets had not happened since 1623. Only a limited number of visitors were allowed at the Helwan Observatory, which is located in the Cairo governorate
Helwan, Egypt. 21 December 2020. The Helwan Observatory holds an event at its venue on Monday where observers can gaze at the great conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn through telescopes. The two planets have been drawing closer together since November, heading to a 'great conjunction' on 21 December during which they appear a tenth of a degree apart. The conjunction takes place every 20 years, but such close visible conjunction between the two planets had not happened since 1623. Only a limited number of visitors were allowed at the Helwan Observatory, which is located in the Cairo governorate of Helwan, due to the coronavirus pandemic
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