Saturn and Jupiter on December 7th.
I wanted to photograph Saturn and Jupiter every night in December, but so far between cloudy skies and getting out too late because I was doing other things and missed the narrow window between when it’s dark enough to see them and when they disappear behind the trees, I photographed them on the 7th, 8th, 12th, 13th, and 15th. Five out of 15 nights is not my best, not my best at all. They are converging, and currently, the forecast is for clear skies on Monday when Saturn and Jupiter conjoin. I’ll see if the forecast is correct, and I’m planning on photographing them every night for the next six nights.
Saturn and Jupiter on December 8th. 
Saturn and Jupiter in the trees on December 12th.
Saturn and Jupiter on December 13th. 
Saturn and Jupiter on December 15th.
Off Center & Not Even 
That’s amazing! I wouldn’t even have known it was the two of them.
They are just lights in the sky, but when you know where they are, they are two lights in the sky with names. Thanks, Dale.
I hear ya.
Well spotted, and photo’d, SirI
Jealous? Me? Yes! Haha!
Thanks, Inchcock. You would have to go up on the roof of your building to see if you could see them.
Dangnations, it’s a no go area, Tim. Which is disappointing!
Thanks for the clear view, Tim. The weather report up here for the next week does not look good for viewing the conjunction event.
We will hope for the best out your way. You never know here. Clouds seem to happen when we don’t want them. Thanks, Lavinia.
Wonderful shots. And amazing you for picking them out.
Thanks, Shey.
Great Photographs Tim.
Thanks, Holly.
They are gorgeous!
And soon to meet..
Thanks, Couriers.
How great to follow this. Here in the city there is to much light to see this.
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks, picpholio. We get a lot of light polution from Albuquerque and Rio Rancho, but we can see Venus, Mars, Saturn, and Jupiter quite clearly, and Mercury fairly well.
Lovely photos, Tim. I really like the 3rd and 4th in the series. I hope the forecast is correct, looking forward to what you’re able to capture.
Thanks, Mia. I’m hoping for the skies to stay clear.
Very cool, I wish I still had a telescope!
A telescope would be nice to have. Thanks, Tiffany.
I’ve been watching them getting closer and closer!!!!! Brilliant, Tim!
I caught them earlier today aligned with the young Moon setting.
Thanks, Marina. I haven’t seen the young moon yet. The planets and moon are so much fun to follow. Have you thought about doing a post with “Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity” and “Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age” from Gustav Holst’s “The Planets”?
That is a brilliant idea!
Nightsky is beautiful to follow and I see you did capture the young moon… wonderfully!!!!
I didn’t see it the night before, but it was modeling very well last night as you saw.
Perfectly modeling!
You built quite a sense of anticipation with these photos, Tim. It really is an amazing event. Hugs on the wing!
Thanks, Teagan. Can you see them down your way?
Very cool! I hope you are successful taking these until the conjunction, since some of us have too many clouds 😦
Thanks, Mary Jo. The couds were cooperative tonight.
been watching them. thanks for photographing them!
You should have a really nice view under clear skies. Thanks, Holly.
Saturn is my favorite planet. 😍 beautiful pictures.
Thanks, Maryann.
You’re welcome