Christmas 'star': How to see the Jupiter-Saturn conjunction, closest since 1623

We are now just a week away from what astronomers are calling a rare conjunction of the two largest planets in our solar system: Jupiter and Saturn.

Just after sunset on December 21, the two planets — although 400 million miles apart — will appear to touch, illuminating the night sky just days before Christmas.

Astronomers say binoculars or telescopes will enhance the viewing, making Saturn’s rings and Jupiter’s moons more visible.

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