Stargazers from all corners of the world were treated to a remarkable sight on the nights of February 21 and 22 as the Moon, Jupiter, and Venus aligned to form a perfect trifecta in the sky. The rare astronomical event was a treat for sky-watchers who were quick to capture the moment with their cameras and share their stunning photos on social media.
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One astrophotographer, Andrew McCarthy, took things a step further and captured a twenty-second time-lapse of the celestial objects moving in sync while clouds framed them perfectly as they set in. His incredible photograph of the event inspired others to share their own clips and pictures in the comment section.
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The planetary meet-up left people in awe, and social media was flooded with stunning photos and videos of the event. However, the alignment of the Moon, Jupiter, and Venus was just a preview of an even closer conjunction of Jupiter and Venus on March 1st. The two brightest planets in our solar system will be separated by only 0.52 degrees, with Venus shining at a magnitude of -4.0 and Jupiter at a magnitude of -2.1.
The distance between the two planets has been decreasing over the past few weeks, with the gap between them narrowing from 29 degrees to just 10 degrees by February 20th. While the conjunction of Venus and Jupiter is not uncommon, the proximity between them on March 1st will make this event a truly spectacular sight to behold.
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