christmas star

Star-gazers unable to catch the once-in-a-lifetime sight in the sky Monday night known as the ‘Christmas star’ will still have a chance to see a version of the exciting event this week.

Monday night, a unique astronomical event is happening in the night sky. One that hasn’t been seen in nearly 800 years.

Monday night, a unique astronomical event occured in the night sky. One that hasn’t been seen in nearly 800 years.

NASA says the planetary conjunction known as the ‘Christmas Star,’ which is only seen once every 800 years, will be visible on Monday night. Stargazers in Texas should look for the formation during dusk or just after sunset.

A phenomenon called the “Christmas Star,” which has not been seen for nearly 800 years, will light up the sky tonight just in time for the holiday season. NASA scientist and astronomer Dr. Kelly Fast joined LX News to explain what it is and how to see it.

A unique astronomical event is happening in the sky over North Texas, the “Christmas Star” also known as the “Great Conjunction,” or the moment when Jupiter and Saturn appear at their closest.

This year has already brought several firsts for much of the world, but as 2020 comes to a close, a once-in-a-lifetime sight will appear in the night sky just in time for the holidays.