On December 21 at around 18:00 CET, there will be the winter solstice. The night from December 20 to 21 has been the longest in the year in the Northern Hemisphere, but just what is it?
Google wanted to celebrate the iconic event with a specialised version of their website, called a Doodle.
The great conjunction of Saturn, which will not appear again until 2080, consists of the apparent union of the two largest planets in our solar system, making it appear as though they have collided in a single body, despite the fact that they will pass each other with a gap of 724 kilometres.
Skywatchers are in for a once in a lifetime treat with Jupiter and Saturn doing a planetary dance that will result in this Great Conjunction phenomenon on December 21 after sunset.
How can you see the Great Conjunction?
It is best to find a high and clear place that covers a good part of the visible sky, and with the least possible light pollution. The phenomenon can be seen with the naked eye, but the use of binoculars is better.