The Great Conjunction

is upon us.  It’s to be seen in its glory (if weather and the rather low attitude in the sky allow) on the evenings of Sunday Dec. 20 and Monday Dec. 21.  Those are just before, and just after, the very closest approach of Jupiter to Saturn.  That happens in the daytime between, but on either evening the planets fit into a very small field of view.

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Conjunction puzzle; Australia burning; tactical voting

The Venus-Saturn conjunction is still to come – day after tomorrow Continue reading “Conjunction puzzle; Australia burning; tactical voting”