21 December, 2020
The Great Conjunction is a very rare celestial phenomenon when Jupiter and Saturn come closure to each other appearing them as a big elongated single planet which will take place tonight, stated Professor Chandana Jayaratne, the Director of Astronomy and Space Science Unit, University of Colombo.
‘About 30 minutes after the sunset, say from 6.30 p.m. – 7.30 p.m. period, look at the western skies closer to the horizon and towards somewhat northwest direction, you would see the two planets, perhaps as a double star or an elongated ball of light. Naked eye observation is possible or you may use a binocular’ he further stated.