File:Conjuction of Jupiter and Saturn over a Dune (50805972561).jpg

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The two largest planets in our solar system, Jupiter and Saturn, were closely aligned on the winter solstice December 2020. Nicknamed ‘The Christmas Star’ by astronomers for the event’s timing, it probably wasn’t nearly as bright as the celestial event 2000 years ago. But it’s always inspiring to see the two largest planets in our solar system shining silently in unison above massive dunes.
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Author Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve

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This image was originally posted to Flickr by Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve at https://flickr.com/photos/94707653@N06/50805972561. It was reviewed on 1 January 2022 by FlickreviewR 2 and was confirmed to be licensed under the terms of the Public Domain Mark.

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