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: Footage likely begins shortly after sunset in the southwestern sky.

⭐ : This file is a digital time capsule of a "once-in-a-lifetime" astronomical rarity that won't happen this closely again until 2080. 2020-12-21.mp4

: Sharp frames reveal Jupiter’s cloud bands and Saturn’s distinct rings. : Footage likely begins shortly after sunset in

: Tiny specks of light (Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto) are visible orbiting Jupiter. 2020-12-21.mp4

: This was the closest observable alignment since the year 1226.

: Jupiter and Saturn aligned within 0.1 degrees of each other.

: While visible to the eye, most high-quality "mp4" captures from this night used DSLRs with 600mm+ lenses or tracking mounts.