The conjunction of Venus and Jupiter .. a scene that will not be repeated until 2039

Astronomers have confirmed seeing two of the brightest planets in the solar system nearly collide, as Venus and Jupiter were millions of miles away, but from Earth they appear close to colliding.
According to the BBC, this planetary conjunction occurs annually, but this year it looked much closer than usual. And the same scene won’t happen again until 2039.
“It’s very exciting for astronomers and it’s really a great opportunity for people to get out and have a look,” explains Lucy Green, astronomer and chair of stargazers for the Popular Astronomy Society. The conjunction occurs when two planets appear close to each other or even touch in the night sky. In the days leading up to last Saturday, Venus and Jupiter were gradually meeting in the sky.
The actual orbit of the planets is about 430 million miles away, but the apparent alignment from Earth gives the illusion that they are touching.
The prime time to see them was last Saturday BST. They remain visible yesterday and in the coming days, as the planets move slowly.
Before dawn it is best to see them, looking east before sunrise. The planets will be low in the sky, close to the horizon, and hills and buildings will obscure the view. “If you can, find a higher place and find two bright, dazzling spots close to each other,” says Green.
“The two planets will differ in their brightness,” she explains. “Venus is much brighter than Jupiter, so it will look amazingly bright when you see it. And Jupiter will be fainter, about a sixth of the brightness of Venus.”