Winter Solstice



Say 2020 and stories rise to the tongue and gush. Many people will share a story of one of their darkest, longest nights of the soul that lasted much longer than a few hours and still haunts. But Winter Solstice 2020 was simply spectacular, a brilliant night when Jupiter and Saturn converged. Although hundreds of miles apart in space, they appeared much closer, close enough to see with the naked eye. Two giant planets that looked like one bright “Christmas Star,” also called the “Great Conjunction.” The last time this planetary alignment happened was in 1623, and before that, 1226 (the last time it was visible), making this a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Thanks to the folks atNew Ohio Review for including “Winter Solstice” in issue 31. Listen.