Conjunctions (Alignments) of the Planets - 2012

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Conjunctions of the Planets: 2012

Conjunctions, or planetary alignments, occur when two or more planets (or the Moon) appear close together to form a line or triangle. The following lists conjunctions of the planets in 2012.

Date Planets Viewing Note
14 Mar 2012 Venus & Jupiter evening 1° apart
27 Nov 2012 Venus & Saturn evening 0.8° apart


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