Clear evening sky here so just went out to look at Jupiter and Saturn a few minutes ago. Maybe a degree apart, maybe a bit more. Jupiter is much brighter.
Today's Arlo and Janis cartoon has Arlo going outside with a flashlight to get a look at Jupiter and Saturn, then coming back to tell Janis "Saturn and Jupiter are a little closer tonight!" But Janis is already in bed. She must go to bed very early--at a reasonable bedtime Jupiter and Saturn would already be below the horizon.
Wow! Didn't even know about that. I once observed some years ago with my 10-inch Dob Saturn reemerging from behind the moon. That was an incredible sight! Will never forget it. Sold the scope years ago. Now only have binocs, which I haven't used for several years. Think I'll get back into it soon.