The stress of COVID-19 has taken a large toll on people and spawned a Mental Health crisis around the world.  We learn about Eriko Kobayashi who has attempted to kill herself four times.  The first time when she was 22.  Now she is 43 and has written books on her struggles with mental health.  Mass unemployment, social isolation, and anxiety are taking their toll on people globally.  Check out https://mhanational.org/.  Some of the groups that have taken the largest toll are LGBTQ+ youth and Native Americans. 

Jupiter and Saturn will come close to one another.  At least from the point of view of Earth.  An article on Fox 5 NY tell us about this “rare occurrence”.  The closest that these two will appear to be will be on Dec 21st, 2020 which also happens to be the Winter Solstice.  In the article, according to Patrick Hartigan you would have to go back all they way to March 4, 1226 to see an alignment like this.  Be sure to check out the article and the definitely check out the night sky just after sunset on the 21st of December for this rare event.