How to become a Planet Watcher

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Some people spend hours between trees, looking for birds. Some people sit in cafés and watch the passing pedestrians. Some people book tours on little boats to catch a glimpse of a whale or dolphin. And some people, like Paul, are planet watchers! They are both fascinating and mostly fairly easy to find, burning bright in the night sky of our home planet. Today, a very special occasion presents itself for the planet watching community: a conjunction of the two brightest planets visible from Earth: Jupiter and Venus. They meet and approach each other very closely on the night of June 9th 2026. An event like this most likely inspired people to the story of the star of Bethlehem, seen as an omen for good fortune. How can you watch this rendez-vous of the King and the Godess of Love? Where do they meet and what else happens around them. Paul tells you all about it, so you are ready for this planetary date night! Read more here: https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/venus-jupiter-converge-in-stunning-june-9th-dusk-conjunction/ Host: Paul Salazar Music: royalty-free from incompetech.com

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