By Rtn. PHF Dr. S.A. Mohan Krishna, Amateur Astronomer
This year, people are in a state of utter pandemonium due to ongoing COVID crisis since March. But Astronomy enthusiasts have been active, inquisitive and creative since March. July is the month of many fascinating sky events. Already, comets SWAN and NEOWISE have rejuvenated the minds and reverberated the hearts of millions of people. Yet another good news for astronomy connoisseurs and amateur astronomers! The gas giants, Jupiter and Saturn will have close encounter with Earth on July 14 and July 20 respectively. This will be the best time to see to these planets effortlessly. This astronomical occurrence is called ‘Opposition’.
