"3 Trees & The Great Conjunction Christmas Star, Winter Solstice 2020" Fine Art Photography Print Print Type:Loose Photographic Print 11x14

"3 Trees & The Great Conjunction Christmas Star, Winter Solstice 2020" Fine Art Photography Print Print Type:Loose Photographic Print 11x14The Great Conjunction of Planets culminated on the winter solstice on December 21, 2020 for a rare once in a lifetime event as gas giants Jupiter and Saturn came together as the Christmas Star. The last time an event like this was visible was nearly 800 years ago. The fact that this rare alignment of what will look like the brightest star in the sky is occurring on the darkest and longest night of the year is a rare coincidence. The nights leading up

The brilliant color red doesn't last more than a few minutes of alpenglow before dawn breaks in full

It was perfect stargazing conditions that night around the new moon and there was no wind so I was able to get a perfect reflection of the stars in the glacial lake

Laramie was the first stop of the historic trip

Wyoming is known for its unique rock formations

part of Medicine Bow National Forest just outside of Laramie

Foam backing might have minor dents and dings that do not affect hanging functionality

I was really in the right place at the right time

waterproof

The very first rays of sunlight on the mountains are so beautiful and so fleeting

- Made in the Rocky Mountains

They are often called speed goats

20x30 Metal Print