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Close Approaches

Close approaches visible from your location

Tue, 6 October 2026, 00:24

Elevation (degrees)
Begin (2°):
20:54
End (2°)
03:53
Elevation
6°
Separation
0.16°
Close Approach of Jupiter and Moon at 6 October 2026
The close approach will occur on 6 October 2026 at 00:24. the Moon and Jupiter will be separated by roughly 0.16°. Both objects are above the horizon and can be observed.

Mon, 2 November 2026, 03:39

Elevation (degrees)
Begin (2°):
00:30
End (2°)
06:49
Elevation
63°
Separation
0.97°
Close Approach of Mars and Moon at 2 November 2026
The close approach will occur on 2 November 2026 at 03:39. the Moon and Mars will be separated by roughly 0.97°. Both objects are above the horizon and can be observed.

Sun, 29 November 2026, 22:26

Elevation (degrees)
Begin (2°):
19:29
End (2°)
01:22
Elevation
19°
Separation
1.05°
Close Approach of Jupiter and Moon at 29 November 2026
The close approach will occur on 29 November 2026 at 22:26. the Moon and Jupiter will be separated by roughly 1.05°. Both objects are above the horizon and can be observed.

Not visible close approaches

Sun, 15 February 2026, 04:03

Elevation (degrees)
Begin (1°):
02:58
End (1°)
05:08
Elevation
-1°
Separation
0.82°
Close Approach of Pluto and Moon at 15 February 2026
The close approach will occur on 15 February 2026 at 04:03. the Moon and Pluto are approximately 0.82° apart. Both objects are below your local horizon at that time and cannot be observed.

Wed, 18 February 2026, 13:10

Elevation (degrees)
Begin (2°):
09:19
End (2°)
16:59
Elevation
43°
Separation
0.12°
Close Approach of Mercury and Moon at 18 February 2026
The close approach will occur on 18 February 2026 at 13:10. Mercury will be approximately 0.12° from the the Moon. The objects will not be visible because they will be too close to the Sun.

Sat, 7 March 2026, 01:25

Elevation (degrees)
Begin (1°):
08:05
End (1°)
21:16
Elevation
-41°
Separation
0.07°
Close Approach of Venus and Neptune at 7 March 2026
The close approach will occur on 7 March 2026 at 01:25. Neptune and Venus are approximately 0.07° apart. Both objects are below your local horizon at that time and cannot be observed.

Sun, 8 March 2026, 19:49

Elevation (degrees)
Begin (1.5°):
14:00
End (1.5°)
23:29
Elevation
-29°
Separation
0.67°
Close Approach of Venus and Saturn at 8 March 2026
The close approach will occur on 8 March 2026 at 19:49. Saturn and Venus are approximately 0.67° apart. Both objects are below your local horizon at that time and cannot be observed.

Sat, 14 March 2026, 14:26

Elevation (degrees)
Begin (1°):
13:48
End (1°)
15:05
Elevation
-28°
Separation
0.94°
Close Approach of Pluto and Moon at 14 March 2026
The close approach will occur on 14 March 2026 at 14:26. Pluto will be approximately 0.94° from the the Moon. The objects will not be visible because they will be too close to the Sun.

Tue, 17 March 2026, 05:46

Elevation (degrees)
Begin (2°):
04:07
End (2°)
07:22
Elevation
24°
Separation
1.76°
Close Approach of Mercury and Moon at 17 March 2026
The close approach will occur on 17 March 2026 at 05:46. Mercury will be approximately 1.76° from the the Moon. The objects will not be visible because they will be too close to the Sun.

Tue, 17 March 2026, 10:32

Elevation (degrees)
Begin (2°):
07:47
End (2°)
13:16
Elevation
43°
Separation
1.36°
Close Approach of Mars and Moon at 17 March 2026
The close approach will occur on 17 March 2026 at 10:32. Mars will be approximately 1.36° from the the Moon. The objects will not be visible because they will be too close to the Sun.

Sun, 12 April 2026, 23:13

Elevation (degrees)
Begin (1°):
14:00
End (1°)
07:01
Elevation
-41°
Separation
0.05°
Close Approach of Mars and Neptune at 12 April 2026
The close approach will occur on 12 April 2026 at 23:13. Neptune and Mars are approximately 0.05° apart. Both objects are below your local horizon at that time and cannot be observed.

Sun, 19 April 2026, 12:10

Elevation (degrees)
Begin (1.5°):
14:00
End (1.5°)
21:31
Elevation
31°
Separation
1.19°
Close Approach of Mars and Saturn at 19 April 2026
The close approach will occur on 19 April 2026 at 12:10. Mars will be approximately 1.19° from the Saturn. The objects will not be visible because they will be too close to the Sun.

Mon, 20 April 2026, 01:29

Elevation (degrees)
Begin (1.5°):
01:30
End (1.5°)
00:59
Elevation
-14°
Separation
0.46°
Close Approach of Mercury and Saturn at 20 April 2026
The close approach will occur on 20 April 2026 at 01:29. Saturn and Mercury are approximately 0.46° apart. Both objects are below your local horizon at that time and cannot be observed.

Thu, 23 April 2026, 15:21

Elevation (degrees)
Begin (1°):
01:48
End (1°)
04:56
Elevation
41°
Separation
0.75°
Close Approach of Venus and Uranus at 23 April 2026
The close approach will occur on 23 April 2026 at 15:21. Venus will be approximately 0.75° from the Uranus. The objects will not be visible because they will be too close to the Sun.

Wed, 17 June 2026, 10:31

Elevation (degrees)
Begin (2°):
06:59
End (2°)
14:03
Elevation
55°
Separation
0.27°
Close Approach of Venus and Moon at 17 June 2026
The close approach will occur on 17 June 2026 at 10:31. Venus will be approximately 0.27° from the the Moon. The objects will not be visible because they will be too close to the Sun.

Fri, 3 July 2026, 20:12

Elevation (degrees)
Begin (1°):
14:00
End (1°)
08:25
Elevation
-31°
Separation
0.11°
Close Approach of Mars and Uranus at 3 July 2026
The close approach will occur on 3 July 2026 at 20:12. Uranus and Mars are approximately 0.11° apart. Both objects are below your local horizon at that time and cannot be observed.

Fri, 17 July 2026, 04:48

Elevation (degrees)
Begin (2°):
03:08
End (2°)
06:26
Elevation
-21°
Separation
1.8°
Close Approach of Venus and Moon at 17 July 2026
The close approach will occur on 17 July 2026 at 04:48. Venus will be approximately 1.8° from the the Moon. The objects will not be visible because they will be too close to the Sun.

Tue, 11 August 2026, 04:05

Elevation (degrees)
Begin (2°):
03:33
End (2°)
04:37
Elevation
23°
Separation
1.98°
Close Approach of Mercury and Moon at 11 August 2026
The close approach will occur on 11 August 2026 at 04:05. Mercury will be approximately 1.98° from the the Moon. The objects will not be visible because they will be too close to the Sun.

Sat, 15 August 2026, 00:43

Elevation (degrees)
Begin (1.5°):
04:38
End (1.5°)
20:26
Elevation
-17°
Separation
0.55°
Close Approach of Mercury and Jupiter at 15 August 2026
The close approach will occur on 15 August 2026 at 00:43. Jupiter and Mercury are approximately 0.55° apart. Both objects are below your local horizon at that time and cannot be observed.

Sat, 15 August 2026, 20:56

Elevation (degrees)
Begin (2°):
19:25
End (2°)
22:27
Elevation
-27°
Separation
1.84°
Close Approach of Venus and Moon at 15 August 2026
The close approach will occur on 15 August 2026 at 20:56. the Moon and Venus are approximately 1.84° apart. Both objects are below your local horizon at that time and cannot be observed.

Tue, 8 September 2026, 08:44

Elevation (degrees)
Begin (2°):
05:35
End (2°)
11:53
Elevation
69°
Separation
0.77°
Close Approach of Jupiter and Moon at 8 September 2026
The close approach will occur on 8 September 2026 at 08:44. Jupiter will be approximately 0.77° from the the Moon. The objects will not be visible because they will be too close to the Sun.

Mon, 14 September 2026, 01:35

Elevation (degrees)
Begin (2°):
21:44
End (2°)
05:26
Elevation
-65°
Separation
0.48°
Close Approach of Venus and Moon at 14 September 2026
The close approach will occur on 14 September 2026 at 01:35. the Moon and Venus are approximately 0.48° apart. Both objects are below your local horizon at that time and cannot be observed.

Sun, 4 October 2026, 20:12

Elevation (degrees)
Begin (2°):
17:12
End (2°)
23:11
Elevation
-21°
Separation
1.09°
Close Approach of Mars and Moon at 4 October 2026
The close approach will occur on 4 October 2026 at 20:12. the Moon and Mars are approximately 1.09° apart. Both objects are below your local horizon at that time and cannot be observed.

Mon, 2 November 2026, 12:46

Elevation (degrees)
Begin (2°):
09:21
End (2°)
16:12
Elevation
-11°
Separation
0.48°
Close Approach of Jupiter and Moon at 2 November 2026
The close approach will occur on 2 November 2026 at 12:46. Jupiter will be approximately 0.48° from the the Moon. The objects will not be visible because they will be too close to the Sun.

Sat, 7 November 2026, 00:43

Elevation (degrees)
Begin (2°):
21:29
End (2°)
03:58
Elevation
-28°
Separation
0.95°
Close Approach of Venus and Moon at 7 November 2026
The close approach will occur on 7 November 2026 at 00:43. the Moon and Venus are approximately 0.95° apart. Both objects are below your local horizon at that time and cannot be observed.

Sun, 15 November 2026, 15:51

Elevation (degrees)
Begin (1.5°):
14:00
End (1.5°)
14:00
Elevation
-39°
Separation
1.19°
Close Approach of Mars and Jupiter at 15 November 2026
The close approach will occur on 15 November 2026 at 15:51. Jupiter and Mars are approximately 1.19° apart. Both objects are below your local horizon at that time and cannot be observed.

Sun, 27 December 2026, 06:26

Elevation (degrees)
Begin (2°):
04:03
End (2°)
08:50
Elevation
22°
Separation
1.38°
Close Approach of Jupiter and Moon at 27 December 2026
The close approach will occur on 27 December 2026 at 06:26. Jupiter will be approximately 1.38° from the the Moon. The objects will not be visible because they will be too close to the Sun.

Sat, 23 January 2027, 13:22

Elevation (degrees)
Begin (2°):
11:01
End (2°)
15:42
Elevation
-34°
Separation
1.36°
Close Approach of Jupiter and Moon at 23 January 2027
The close approach will occur on 23 January 2027 at 13:22. Jupiter will be approximately 1.36° from the the Moon. The objects will not be visible because they will be too close to the Sun.