December's Spectacular Skywatch: Jupiter and Saturn will Form a Rare “Double Planet” In the Sky Before Christmas

Jupiter and Saturn will appear to align this December creating a “double planet” in the night sky. It is the first time since the middle ages (800 years ago) the planets have aligned this close.

For more information on this phenomenal event, links are below:
ABC Science News: “Jupiter and Saturn come together in a ‘once in a lifetime’ show in the December sky”

Popular Mechanics: “Jupiter and Saturn Will Form a Rare ‘Double Planet’ in the Sky Before Christmas