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Tag Archives: Jupiter

The Great Solstice Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn

Posted on December 19, 2020 by Rick SpilmanDecember 19, 2020

On Monday night, December 21, the planets Jupiter and Saturn will appear closer together in the night sky than they have on any night since March 4, 1226. At their closest alignment, the planets will be a tenth of a … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea | Tagged Christmas Star, Jupiter, Saturn, Winter Solstice

The Glory and the Danger of Open Water — Thoughts on Two Missing Teens

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Rick SpilmanJuly 28, 2015

On Friday, two 14 year old boys went missing in the Atlantic off Jupiter, FL. Their 19′ boat was found capsized on Sunday night. The Coast Guard, and now the Navy, is continuing the search for the teens, Austin Stephanos … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea | Tagged Atlantic Ocean, Austin Stephanos, Florida, Gulf of Mexico, Jupiter, Perry Cohen

Jupiter making closest approach in nearly 50 years

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Rick SpilmanSeptember 19, 2010

For sailors who still watch the skies, Jupiter will be passing the earth on Monday at its closest approach since 1963. The planet will not appear as big or as bright again until 2022. Jupiter making closest approach in nearly … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea | Tagged Jupiter
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