ORLANDO, Fla. – Monday night Jupiter and Saturn inspired people all over the world to step outside and look up to see a sight that hasn’t happened since the 17th century.There is something unifying about looking up at the night sky anywhere in the world and knowing you are looking at the same celestial event, especially during this year.Monday night marked the “Great Conjunction” of Saturn and Jupiter when the two planets were separated --from Earth’s view-- by .1 degree in the sky, or about a pinkie finger’s width if held up to the sky.
The planets were close enough to look like one bright star and due to the timing the event was called the “Christmas Star.”According to NASA, it’s been nearly 400 years since the planets passed this close.