Watch the rarest of rare Venus-Jupiter appulse in Goa

As we enter the month of March, be ready to witness an extremely rare Venus-Jupiter appulse that will be visible on the evening of March 1, 2023 and March 2, 2023 after sunset.

The Venus Jupiter appulse will take place from 6.45 pm to 8 pm in the low western sky, right above the sunset point.

The two brightest planets will be at their closest approach or in conjunction at this time, passing less than half a degree of each other, on these evenings in the constellation Pisces, and be visible in a stunning sight  in one view of a telescope at the same time.

DAY 1: VENUES WITH A TELESCOPE

To witness this phenomena, the Association of Friends of Astronomy, (Goa) has made arrangements with telescopes at multiple places in Goa.

On Wednesday, March 1, 2023, the event can be viewed from:

• The Public Astronomical Observatory, Junta House, Panjim

• Ravindra Bhavan Observatory, Margao

• Shree Mallikarjun Vidyalaya, Canacona

• LD Samant High School, Porvorim

• Harmal Panchkroshi higher Secondary, Harmal

DAY 2: VENUES

On Thursday, March 2, 2023 the venues are:

• The Public Astronomical Observatory, Junta House, Panjim

• Ravindra Bhavan Observatory, Margao

• Saraswat College, (Sridora College) Khorlim, Mapusa

• 1930 Mall, Vasco de Gama

• Shri Vidya Prasarak High School, Morjim

• Harmal Panchkroshi Higher Secondary School, Harmal

DETAILS

WHAT: Venus Jupiter Appulse

WHEN: March 1, 2023 and March 2, 2023

TIMINGS: 6.45pm to 8pm (both days).

ENTRY FEE: Nil