See the rare planetary conjunction of Jupiter and Venus

Two nights in a row – on March 1 and 2 – it will be possible to observe a “kiss” in the sky Jupiter and Venus. This phenomenon is so called because the two planets of the Solar System will visually appear very close to each other.

This planetary connection is, of course, a trick of the eye. In fact, the two bright planets will be millions of kilometers apart from each other. But if you look at them from the Ground, they will seem almost touching. This happens about once a year.

If the sky is clear tonight, you won't need binoculars or a telescope. It is enough to look to the west to see two bright dots merging in a planetary embrace.