I can always use these events as an accurate long range weather forecast - on the night of the Great Conjunction it will be solid cloud, horizon to horizon.

@mrgreyman3358

3 жыл бұрын

that is the most accurate weather prediction I have ever seen, ever.

@dope7kids

3 жыл бұрын

Thats comical but so true.

@panegyr

3 жыл бұрын

Like when it was completely overcast 50 miles around during the 2017 north american solar eclipse

@PifflePrattle

3 жыл бұрын

You to eh? There's an eclipse in north Africa later this decade, a really good one, totality over 6 minutes near Luxor. Now Luxor is a famously hot and sunny place but if you hear on the news that it was cloudy there on the day then you can be quite certain that I made it to the event.

@andrewralte4844

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha accurate everytime.

I'm happy i stumbled on this video, i see Saturn and Jupiter every night and noticed they're getting closer but didn't realise they'll be so close and what rare moment this will be. Good work

@TheSpacePlaceYT

3 жыл бұрын

Same.

@savannah_btslove7048

3 жыл бұрын

When is the best time to see them getting closer

You are a very clear narrator and highly convincing with your mild suggestive voice. No pretense, just sense. Thank you, kind Sir.

This is the best animation for the Great Conjunction! Thank you for doing this! Hope you have clear skies.

@matthewbate5815

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the positive comments!

Thank you so much. This is going to be a historic moment to see. Lets all hope for the weather

@TheSpacePlaceYT

3 жыл бұрын

It's cloudy horizon to horizon right now. I hope God Blesses me with the veiw.

For a year and six months I've been waiting for this great event!

Thank you much for giving a clear astronomical description of this important phenomenon!

I wish things like this made mainstream news! I would’ve missed the whole thing!

@bronson1392

3 жыл бұрын

It’s not the purpose of the news to report ‘Real’ events

@jlg3315

3 жыл бұрын

you can watch the news and be misinformed or not and be uninformed. I much prefer the latter. I seem to remain well informed none the less.

I love how the great conjunction will happen on winter solstice! What a great show in the sky to celebrate the balance of the Force!

Thank you for sharing this upcoming planetary event, your diagrams and animations demonstrate the spatial aspects of the conjunction very effectively. CHeers

With high school astronomy and space-probe curiosity, i am rarely able to understand the rarified explanations offered of various phenonmena. This is one time I did. Thanks for the clear description and visuals.

I love professors. This one in particular is especially wonderful.

I swear if I miss this event... Update: In the US, the forecast shows that it will be mostly clear on the 21st. On the 22nd, it will be fully clear. This means that people in the US have a chance of seeing the alignment, and this means that I can finally image the planets (video of it coming soon).

@drewandfrank

3 жыл бұрын

I know what you mean!@

@DanSlotea

3 жыл бұрын

First and most important condition is clear skies. By the look of it, at least where I live, it will be cloudy or hazy or both. I've missed ALL events this year because of no visibility. ALL of them.

@OldDunc

3 жыл бұрын

... what? Don't leave us hanging.

@dianamarcekova9615

3 жыл бұрын

@@DanSlotea I also missed the Neowise comet.😢😭

@nawanafawn3982

3 жыл бұрын

Yes? Careful in the things you sware by the Universe and karmic intention will be very strong.

It is a great beautiful animation for any layman to understand how Jupiter and Saturn align with each other in a particular line of sight. Have not seen any other work depicting this concept so clearly so far. Thanks for bringing this out. In our educational channel as well, my little son and I have posted a general awareness quiz covering Dec 2020 events including this great conjunction. Interested ones can watch our works as well. It is great to be on this learn and share youtube platform where we can all form a like minded continuous-learning community around us. Our best wishes to this channel as well.

21st will be my birthday, what a privilege to be celebrating my birth on a once in 400 years event!

@stefjoly1426

3 жыл бұрын

If you stay healthy you might see the next one ☺️

@RonnieMcNutt_Mindblowing

3 жыл бұрын

@@stefjoly1426 she's going to live another 400 years

@aaaaaaaaaaah7624

3 жыл бұрын

@@RonnieMcNutt_Mindblowing lmao

@harperwelch5147

3 ай бұрын

Mine is April 26!

That was a very informative video. We will try to see it with binoculars. I’ve been photographing the two planets all summer so it will be great to see them so close together.

Dig out telescope time, great presentation really nicely explained, thank you. ⭐️

How to view: Wait for sundown. Go outside. Find southwest. Open eyes. There it is. Go back inside. Have a drink.

@Faulty_2006

3 жыл бұрын

South west???

Thank you Mr Teets, for your great narration. We enjoyed listening to your clear explanations that were easy for the lay person to understand. You made this event fun to observe! Ohio is rainy, so sadly we had to rely on Vanderbilt to show us the Conjungtion.

I live in Hertfordshire and was able to observe Jupiter and Saturn for forty-five minutes, low in the horizon from the high ground to the north of Watton-at-Stone on Sunday evening from 17:30. Mars was also clearly visible by eye and the whole made a little better by a cheap old pair of 10 x 25 binoculars. Thanks.

I'm definitely going to set up my telescope for this ! ! Thank you so much for the info .

Thank you for explaining this! I will start looking tonight, weather permitting.

Have been watching this unfold for more than a month over our southwestern night sky

Given present conditions it is truly remarkable that this will be seen. Thank you for a lovely presentation. 💗👩‍🚀

@davidsanderson5918

3 жыл бұрын

Not necessarily in Exeter though.. We've had some great clear blue skies during the day here. So it's feasible there could be some clear skies at night at just the right time.

@johncooper5259

3 жыл бұрын

@@davidsanderson5918 ]pp

Jupiter and Saturn have been visible in the southern hemisphere night sky for about two months now maybe 3.

@NaraCG210

3 жыл бұрын

Same in the north, I’m in Ireland and they’ve been in the sky ~5 months

@NaraCG210

3 жыл бұрын

@Lm No 2 stars that don’t twinkle

@xroselilith0560

3 жыл бұрын

If these two planets are visible in the night sky in southern hemisphere for months, then what's new about the conjunction of 21st? I mean, we see the planets and it means they're close to us and will just align in that day, why people make conspirancy theories about that day? LOL this happens like every 20 years and it occured again back in the middle ages and 17th century.

@scottnix4991

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, same here in Texas. Saturn and Jupiter in the west, Mars in the east. No stars visible in my location so they really stand out.

@nawanafawn3982

3 жыл бұрын

Yes but separate. On the 21 the line is very prevalent

Thank you for this presentation. Hope it is a good show for all.

I notice this event several months ago when playing with Stellarium. I realize it is all simple mathematics, but whether it be a sunrise, an ISS flyover, or a once in 400 year conjunction, it never ceases to astound me how a prediction so much earlier can come to past

Thank you. I forgot to check how high it would be in the sky. I live 69 degrees north in Norway, so it is hopeless. I will then update my calendar with notes about that there will be attempts to live stream it. I want to show a kid this.

Excellent info piece! As an amateur astronomer myself, I can endorse all that was said here. Only thing I might add, which it really wasn't up to U. of Exeter to say, is that if you're looking for a livestream, and Exeter is clouded out, there will surely be other livestreams in the world with clear skies. But don't miss the chance to see it in person, if you can! Fred

Great presentation, I very much hope I get to see this event

I am going to check with my local planetarium if they are broadcasting this once in a life time event.

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Very nicely done and informative.

Lovely presentation, much gratitude for sharing 🪐💞

Thank you for this information. Absolutely great. Love from Australia.

Good day sir, Very rare, thank you for sharing. I'm really very grateful to you.

Thank you very much for this wonderful explanation! Let's hope for good weather!

Brilliant stuff! As luck might have it, my 4 year old daughter wanted a telescope for her B-day; and my oldest a pair of binoculars... I think we might have to make an evening out of it. Wait for a clear night, look for the nearest hill with clear views to the Sout-SoutEast, bring the camping table, hot drinks, snacks, and all the telescopes/binoculars we can find and see if we can spot them.

@matthewbate5815

3 жыл бұрын

Southwest, not southeast. Good luck !

Yes I love his accent too Laura! Have watched this with my family and posted it to my Astronomy Club and will def be out with my telescope & binocs

Excellent presentation. Thank you so much!

Thank you for the info on these wonderful events.

A special thank you for posting this video, otherwise I wouldn’t have known where to look for this. As is was I had a splendid view of the conjunction tonight, although I couldn’t see the moons ( binoculars not powerful enough).

@matthewbate5815

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear you saw it.

@oopeki93

3 жыл бұрын

@@matthewbate5815 I also saw it again 2 days ago. Saturn had passed Jupiter : both were about to be swallowed by a very black cloud!

I'd like to see it this month as I will be 128 years old at the next conjunction......might not be around for the 2080 event....but, you never know!

@trimmoos

3 жыл бұрын

I’ll only be 121. 😁

@Prakhar_Choubey

3 жыл бұрын

I'll be 80 😛

@damianayre2130

3 жыл бұрын

Nobody will be around for it with the way things are going in the world.

@erikbriela3777

3 жыл бұрын

Young astronomer here! I'd be 71 in 2080

@Iononso

3 жыл бұрын

Me too! 128!

Thank you for the presentation. ☺

Super cool. That's my birthday too. Nice present, Universe.

@claudiamiller7730

3 жыл бұрын

I’m 12/20...glad we get such a fun gift this year!!

Thank you for this video and great explanation. My layman understood very well and be ready

HAPPY JUPITER DAY !!🔥💜 THANK YOU!! See you in space.

Thanks much, I truly appreciate this effort.

Thank you for sharing this! I plan to view with family. My dad gas some great binoculars! Ill be sure to ask to borrow his and view this grand cosmic event!

@matthewbate5815

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck - I hope you have good weather.

Thank you, Dr. Bates. And thank you for your animations of star and star cluster formation. I have used them (with attribution) in several presentations I have made over the years for my astronomy club. In California, our window of opportunity on the 21st will include Ganymede in transit across Jupiter's disk. Ganymede's shadow will begin transiting when Jupiter is just above the horizon so we will probably miss that part. I still need to check other nights either side of the 21st for other planet and shadow transits. With the UK eight hours ahead of us, your window of opportunity on the 21st occurs before the transit. I didn't check other nights, but you will probably have some planet or shadow transit worth catching.

@matthewbate5815

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks (animations -- always great to hear of people using them! ), and thanks for the idea about shadows from Jupiter's moons. Will have to check over the next few nights from the UK's point of view.

Dec 20th, south London; an absolutely beautiful sunset and dusk with both planets clearly visible, but very low in the sky...

@matthewbate5815

3 жыл бұрын

Great - glad you got to see it !

Sounds like an awesome heads up for some one with using a small telescope on their check list! Thinking it may be best view^2 of solar system , threw small scope, for the 200+ years he mentioned.

Wow amazing t no will b looking for these two beautiful planets thanku for ur help

Fascinating video. Why not any info about viewing from the Sourhern Hemisphere though?

"What was sundered and undone shall be whole, the two made one."

@worldeconomicforumbarbie9323

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I needed to read that💙

@GJ67

3 жыл бұрын

Nostradamus wasn’t it?

@chrisyoung5929

3 жыл бұрын

@@GJ67 Heathen ! Jim Henderson's The Dark Crystal 1984 Aughra predicts the Great Conjunction. kzread.info/dash/bejne/iIp6w7aDib3MqrQ.html

@theredbarroness

3 жыл бұрын

@@chrisyoung5929 bingo! And also the crystal keepers and their “harvesting” ppls chrome.... we were told quite a lot in that “children’s” film!

Very informative, thank you!

Thanks for this explanation. It was very interesting and informative.

hopefully all of us around the world could witness this majestic event, before 2020 ends!

Thank you! Well presented.

Outstanding explanation and information!!!!!! Thank you!

@matthewbate5815

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks !

They've been very bright and close to each other for much of the evening since the spring here in Canada. I was pointing them out to the kids all summer, along with Mars which is also very close to earth in its orbit right now.

@jonnydanger7181

3 жыл бұрын

I saw in early spring then it disappeared.

I always shipped Saturn and Jupiter... I’m glad their married now

Thanks for education and information. 🙏🏾

Prayers for clear skies for all!,

Hey, Im in belgium and i see it every evening when the sky is clear. Even mars is visible at the same time. You can also see venus in the early morning.

For the UK which way would we have to look as I am hearing south/south west and west

Everyone and their grandmother: "eNdOfThEWoRld!!!" Me, as Saturn and Jupiter approach: "Now KISS!"

@Se7enStars369

3 жыл бұрын

it's revelation 12:7 ;) 2:55

@gypsygypsy7185

3 жыл бұрын

Lmao actually not everyone the lord says few and narrow many don’t pay attention and those who do. Are devil worshipers We must remember the 3 magi seen signs in the sky the enemy wants to stop us from knowing the coming of Christ

@gulzarbellary2012

3 жыл бұрын

kya bol rahe ho kuch bhi samjh my nahe aaraha hi. ....

How or where can i find calculations for planetary synodic cycles by using the ephemeris of a particular time, date and place? I already know how to calculate the Moon's synodic period based on New Moon to New Moon (29.531 days) time and date but for the other planets i don't have time and date stamp for their synodic cycles. For example, October 9th, 1970@ GMT 10:35am, NYC. I would like to know to add this synodic time stamp to my Mayan Astrology chart.

Looks like the gods are setting up for another brawl. I hope the mighty Jupiter wins

@traceylamplugh8095

3 жыл бұрын

Doesn't surprise me , 2020 has been a terible yearr, so let 'en brawl, lol!!!!🔇🔵

@jefffinkbonner9551

3 жыл бұрын

I honestly wouldn’t put money on Jupiter in the ring

Great presentation Structure, pacing, etc

@matthewbate5815

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Thank you for this video!

Thanks! Will go down to the beach and have look!

Winter solstice brilliant a special day indeed

Can you pls share do we point the compass into southwest direction?

Brilliant explanation - well done!

@matthewbate5815

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks !

Fun fact: On July 4, 2020, all of the planets were on one side of our solar system. I found that out messing around in solarsystemscope

@walterjones9084

3 жыл бұрын

Closed drain

@zoehall122

3 жыл бұрын

God is the amazing consummate artist.

@Chiken1

3 жыл бұрын

4 2020 hahaha

@AmazingAutist

3 жыл бұрын

@@zoehall122 🙄

@user-gn1mo2xg8f

3 жыл бұрын

Please can you post

Thank for posting this video

so informative, thank u so much! 🙏🏼✨

Great information on our universe.

thanks man! looking forward to it; great reason to dust off the old telescope. cheers from the worst place in the world right now, the USA!

@PhancyPants99

3 жыл бұрын

Worst place in the world? My goodness you sure take a lot of shit for granted dont you.

this video is an excellent job!

Can someone recommend a budget telescope for viewing the planets? Our young daughter has recently shown quite an interest in our solar system. Thanks

dear Sir, thank you for the nice explanation. I finally got it. ZD

Cant wait!

I have a question. Is it possible that this conjunction could direct a debris field into earth path? If it did about when would earth be entering the field?

Awesome name of professor. Just like mine. Looking forward to this

Terrible pity but the weather in Dublin is bad as well . A very good explaination of what and where to look , and thank you .

@matthewbate5815

3 жыл бұрын

Do keep trying over the next few days. They'll still be quite close together over the next week -- still worth seeing. You just need a short break in the clouds in the right place and at the right time. We saw them in Exeter again this evening for about 20 minutes through holes in the cloud.

A great night-sky info !

When and what year was the last time all the planets of the solar system aligned?

The morning lunar eclipse was so orange & beautiful. All the amazing sky features this year! Venus in perfect conjunction with the Pleiades happened 2000 years ago.

@user-se7zb2gh6d

3 жыл бұрын

Is this what you're referring to? kzread.info/dash/bejne/eqtkpbGCopvAf84.html I'd like people's opinions on this star if Bethlehem. When Jupiter Saturn and Venus retrograded this year the Beirut port explosion occured. Also the national symbol of Israel is the eilat stone which is represented in astrology by Saturn Venus and Jupiter

@iuliana1813

3 жыл бұрын

And there will be signs on earth and in the skies.

Mars will trine with Jupiter and Saturn too on 12-21-20. Exactly 8 years to the day after the mayan calendar ended.. Mars July and Saturn all together like a bright star!! Been watching this all year!!!

I am excited to view Europa soon :)

@melruth5

3 жыл бұрын

Best satellite ever

Thanks for sharing 🎊

A most excellent presentation, thank you! I've signed up for the email updates, with a question which I'll repeat here for others' benefit: Exeter, UK is at roughly 50N latitude. So your calculations for viewing times and directions would apply to anywhere on Earth at that latitude, true?

@matthewbate5815

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, exactly. The viewing times and directions are pretty much the same for anywhere at a particular latitude, you just need to adjust the time relative to the local time of sunset. i.e. from most places, should be able to see Jupiter and Saturn from about 1/2 hour to 2 hours after the time of *local* sunset. Even the direction doesn't change much with latitude (either in the southwest or west-southwest). But the height above the horizon is better the nearer you are to the equator.

i live in north Florida will try to see it

Thank you!!!! Awesome information...

Conjunction Junction what’s your function?

How to view = just look up? :) It's been a cool show for sure, especially when the moon lines up with them as well

Excellent. Thanks.

Really enjoyed that graphic, many thanks!!!! (Home 2080 isn't mega-covid), is a malific planet douching a benific??? Do Saturn and Jupiter get along? Who knows. Now I get why they used to bother with all those standing stones....theyre cool.

Does anyone know how low a “low magnification” is? I have a 3x-9x scope laying around.

@matthewbate5815

3 жыл бұрын

You should be able to see the Galilean moons with 9x magnification, but not Saturn's rings.