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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4738 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4738 Posts |
Posted - Dec 08 2020 : 08:17:07 AM
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Keep your eyes to the sky starting December 21 to see Jupiter and Saturn align for the first Christmas Star in 800 years. It should be visible for the 4th week in December and hopefully we'll all have clear skies to see it.
Dawn in IL
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6922 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6922 Posts |
Posted - Dec 08 2020 : 08:38:45 AM
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Thanks Dawn for letting us know. I put it in my day planner.
Sara - FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14 FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2249 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2249 Posts |
Posted - Dec 08 2020 : 10:46:46 AM
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We will be watching for that solstice star!
Judith
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janamarieje
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
Jana
Southern California
USA
1022 Posts |
Posted - Dec 08 2020 : 11:44:30 AM
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Thanks for the information!
Jana MJF #7110
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Gardening is cheaper than therapy and you get tomatoes. ~Author Unknown All I really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt! ~Charles Schulz
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
Posted - Dec 08 2020 : 11:53:35 AM
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Wow...that should be very cool to see! I too will put it on my calendar and see if I can spot it. I usually take my dog out about 11:30 at night for his last trip out. So, that should be pretty perfect timing to be able to see it. So, thanks Dawn for sharing this info!!!
Hugs and Christmas Joy, Peggy
Farmgirl #1326 Member since Feb. 2010 Dec 2011-Farmgirl of the Month Aug 2018-Farmgirl of the Month
LIVE LIFE IN FULL BLOOM
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4738 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4738 Posts |
Posted - Dec 08 2020 : 1:06:27 PM
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Don't forget that it begins on the 21st but will shine for about a week. Hopefully all of us will have at least one night of clear skies to see it.
Dawn in IL
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6956 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6956 Posts |
Posted - Dec 09 2020 : 12:30:49 PM
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This is exciting! Thanks for sharing Dawn! I will definitely be on the look out. I would love to see it.
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NatChap
True Blue Farmgirl
441 Posts
Natalie
Clarkesville
GA
USA
441 Posts |
Posted - Dec 09 2020 : 4:47:24 PM
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Dawn, I am looking forward to seeing this! Hopefully we all get to see it!
Keep shining! Natalie
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4738 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4738 Posts |
Posted - Dec 20 2020 : 06:34:29 AM
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Tomorrow night is the solstice! Wishing clear skies for all to see the "Christmas Star"!
Dawn in IL
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6601 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6601 Posts |
Posted - Dec 20 2020 : 10:32:42 AM
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WE have been told that down here in Florida, our best nights to see this alignment of the two planets will be this week Tues.- Thurs. WE have a week of lots of rain shower activity forecast so Wednesday night looks like it might be our best hope. I spoke with a friend this morning who lives in Switzerland and she saw it this past Friday night. Over there she said it is called the "Bethlehem Star". I sure hope to see it this week.
Winnie #3109 Red Tractor Girl Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015 FGOTM- October 2018 |
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4738 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4738 Posts |
Posted - Dec 20 2020 : 4:12:52 PM
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The planets should be visible for the week. I copied this from Google for everyone. Hope everyone has clear skies to see it!
Find a spot with an unobstructed view of the sky, such as a field or park. Jupiter and Saturn are bright, so they can be seen even from most cities. An hour after sunset, look to the southwestern sky. Jupiter will look like a bright star and be easily visible.
Dawn in IL
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4179 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4179 Posts |
Posted - Dec 21 2020 : 02:41:24 AM
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Thanks Dawn, I will be looking. Happy Solstice to you and your family.
Farming in WI
Michele FGOTM June2019
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6956 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6956 Posts |
Posted - Dec 21 2020 : 1:48:58 PM
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I put it in my calendar and set an alarm so I don’t forget! We are super excited to see it. I hope our skies stay clear..
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2249 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2249 Posts |
Posted - Dec 21 2020 : 2:38:09 PM
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Happy Solstice! I am hoping to see the planets but am keeping fingers crossed as we have had some heavy fog yesterday and so far today.
Judith
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Dec 21 2020 : 3:41:54 PM
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It was a clear day until time to go see the star and now there are clouds. Will try again later. Fingers crossed! I want to see it so badly.
Farmgirl Hugs, Nicole Farmgirl Sister #1155 Suburban Farmgirl Blogger Chapter Leader, CT Simpler Life Sisters Farmgirl of the Month, Jan. 2013
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4738 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4738 Posts |
Posted - Dec 21 2020 : 4:59:24 PM
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Sadly it became very cloudy here west of Chicago. Tonight is the brightest the planets will be, but they are going to visible all week, so hopefully we will get to see them. On the plus side our winter solstice Persian feast was delicious!
Dawn in IL
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6922 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6922 Posts |
Posted - Dec 22 2020 : 05:40:42 AM
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Dawn, I'm sorry you weren't able to see the star last night. Hope tonight is clear for you. I did get to see it and I am so thankful you told us about it. Will try to remember to look again tonight.
FarmGirl Hugs, Sara FarmGirl Sister #6034 Aug 2014 FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9341 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9341 Posts |
Posted - Dec 22 2020 : 08:33:55 AM
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It was cloudy here last night so I thought I missed it. I didn't know it would be all this week. Quite a thing to see the same star so many years later.
~Denise Sister #43~1/18/2007
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured."
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
Posted - Dec 22 2020 : 10:53:06 AM
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It was very overcast last night but suppose to be better tonight. Our Farmsister Jami Bolton got a decent picture of it from Texas. She posted it on FB. Well, for all us girls who didn't see it...don't give up...I'm NOT!
Hugs and smiles, Peggy
Farmgirl #1326 Member since Feb. 2010 Dec 2011-Farmgirl of the Month Aug 2018-Farmgirl of the Month
LIVE LIFE IN FULL BLOOM
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6922 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6922 Posts |
Posted - Dec 23 2020 : 06:12:50 AM
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Overcast last night so I missed the star. Maybe tonight but not counting on it. Our temps will be dropping later today so that means clouds.
FarmGirl Hugs, Sara FarmGirl Sister #6034 Aug 2014 FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4738 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Dec 23 2020 : 07:36:44 AM
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Darn, the clouds rolled in for us here as well. I've seen photos on TV and it is amazing how Saturn's rings are visible behind Jupiter. We are taking a big plunge in temps here tonight and for the next two days, so those clouds won't be leaving us. Oh well, I'll keep hoping & looking anyway!
Dawn in IL
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6601 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6601 Posts |
Posted - Dec 23 2020 : 10:15:55 AM
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We got to see it really well on Monday evening. With binoculars, we could see two distinct planets too. It was all so exciting to watch!
Winnie #3109 Red Tractor Girl Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015 FGOTM- October 2018 |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6956 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6956 Posts |
Posted - Dec 23 2020 : 1:24:07 PM
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We got to see the star in Utah. It was beautiful and so exciting! We only used binoculars, but I wish we had a telescope to see. But I have seen those pictures on Facebook of the planets more in detail. Such an exciting thing to experience and say I have seen. Thank you for sharing Dawn.
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4179 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4179 Posts |
Posted - Dec 24 2020 : 03:19:25 AM
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In Wisconsin it has been all clouds so far. We do have a white Christmas. .9 right now at quarter after 5 am, no looking forward to going out to milk. Also I can hear the wind blowing. Crossing my fingers we get one clear evening this week.
Farming in WI
Michele FGOTM June2019
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9341 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9341 Posts |
Posted - Dec 24 2020 : 04:59:22 AM
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We have been having cloudiness, and now wind and rain. I doubt we willget to see it at all.
~Denise Sister #43~1/18/2007
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured."
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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