I was eager to see the conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn in the southwestern skies.

When I looked from the balcony and outside my windows facing the west I was not able to see anything because of the apartment buildings blocking the view.

I really didn't want to go outside but knew if I didn't see this I would never ever see this event again in my lifetime.

I put on my sweat pants, hoodie sweater, and running shoes and wound up walking several blocks away from home before I actually saw it.

Together they looked like a flashing star.