Posted in Alaska December 13, 2020 by

A Christmas Star Will Light Up The Alaska Sky For The First Time In Centuries

Something wonderful is happening this holiday season; you’ll have the chance to see the Christmas star in Alaska! This very rare celestial event is happening this year on December 21st. You’ll have the opportunity to see an event that won’t come around again until 2400 A.D.

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The rare and stunning Christmas star will be visible for the first time in our skies in almost 800 years.
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This super rare phenomena happens when Jupiter and Saturn become closely aligned. To the naked eye, this makes one bright and beautiful star!
The Christmas star is frequently referred to as the Star of Bethlehem, as it happens around the holiday season, close to Christmas.
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This year you’ll have the chance to see it yourself on Monday, December 21st. This magical day is also winter solstice, another great day to celebrate in Alaska.
It’s so important to get the timing right, because the Christmas star isn’t visible all night.
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In fact, it’s only visible for about an hour after sunset. Look to where the sun has dipped below the horizon, and Jupiter should be visible in Anchorage until 6:22 p.m. Search the night sky for this star from sunset until then!
You’ll want to get away from any light pollution from the big cities.
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Take a drive, and if you have a telescope, bring it too! This is one thing you won’t want to miss. You’ll be telling your grandchildren about this breathtaking event.
This stunning natural event isn’t expected to come around again until 2400.
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There will be one more event in 20 years, but the planets won’t be as close as you’ll see this month. They won’t be this close again for another 400 years.
Along with the chance to see this Christmas star, the northern lights should also be active and visible if there’s clear weather! It’s going to be a bright Christmas, indeed!
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Early risers in the northern parts of the state will see another fascinating phenomena, the moon will pass in front of Venus at about 4:30 a.m.
Alaska offers us so much beauty in the night sky, and this is no different.
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Make this a family event so everyone can enjoy the show. And if you’re really lucky, you might even see the northern lights dance across the sky while you gaze at this stunning Christmas star in Alaska.

Are you excited to see the Christmas star in Alaska? Will you try to spot it on December 21st? Let us know in the comments below!

If you’re looking for more beauty in the night sky, The Northern Lights May Be Visible Over Southern Alaska This Week Due To A Solar Storm!

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