Bangkok, Thailand, December 21, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The King Power Mahanakhon, Bangkok's famous landmark, recently partnered with the Thai Astronomical Society to broadcast the "Great Conjunction 2020" live from the 78th floor of Bangkok's tallest rooftop. The rare astronomical phenomenon attracted astronomy enthusiasts and local visitors who watched the event while adhering to strict social distancing guidelines.

The Great Conjunction is an astronomical event that occurs every 20 years. However, the last time Jupiter and Saturn came this close (only 0.1 degrees apart) was 397 years ago, in 1623. According to the Astronomical Society of Thailand, the best viewing time in Bangkok on December 21, 2020, was between 6:20 and 7:30 p.m. (GMT +7). The Astronomical Society broadcast the conjunction live from Bangkok's highest rooftop at a height of 314 meters, specifically from the 78th floor of the King Power Mahanakhon building. Two telescopes were also available for visitors to use.

The partnership between King Power Mahanakhon and the Thai Astronomical Society was established with the aim of promoting knowledge about the scientific phenomenon and providing an alternative location for observing astrological events in the heart of Bangkok.