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On Monday, the world saw an exceptional phenomenon of the conjunction of two planets – Saturn and Jupiter. The planets were the closest to each other than in the last 400 years and also the brightest. Furthermore, the light they produced might have been the famous Bethlehem Star. The so-called “Great Conjunction” of the “Christmas Star” happens extremely rarely – Saturn and Jupiter meet much less often than other planets. They were visible in the sky on Monday, between 16:30 – 17:00, when they almost merged together. A similar astronomical occurrence is not expected until 2080. “Although we are talking about December 21 as a record approach of these two planets, it will also be seen in the days toRead more.

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*All events are in-person and free unless otherwise specified. Make sure to check the listings’ website in advance for any changes. December 7th: Mozart & Beethoven Live Concert at the Municipal House starting at 19:30. Tickets are 500czk to 1000czk. Freedom alas! With Prague slowly opening back up, everyone is fancy to get out of their apartments to go support their favorite shows, bars, and shops. But it’s important to stay safe and still be cautious, so don’t forget to bring your mask to one of the exciting events happening in Prague this week (with some virtual events thrown in as well to appease those who prefer to err on the side of caution). You can celebrate already today withRead more.

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The Prague September Culture Festival begins tonight, September 8th, at 8:30 pm. The three-week festival and celebration “will transform the Exhibition Grounds into a space with intimate multifunctional scenes,” according to the event’s website. It will feature musical performances, fine arts, design, films, and digital art. The festival will take place outdoors, and will be divided into separate zones with limited capacity in order to allow for social-distancing. The opening at Holešovice Exhibitions Grounds will be attended by Prague Mayor Zdeněk Hřib and city councilor Hana Třeštíková. Austrian percussionist Martin Grubinger will perform a concert just before the opening at 7:30. A press release by the city notes its desire to “bring Prague culture back to life” amid the coronavirusRead more.