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Close Approaches

Close approaches visible from your location

Saturn near Moon — closest 6.19°

26 September 2026 at 21:38

Elevation (degrees)
Begin (8°):
12:46
End (8°)
06:24
Elevation
52°
Separation
6.19°
Close approach of Saturn and Moon on 26 September 2026
The close approach will occur on 26 September 2026 at 21:38. Moon and Saturn will be separated by roughly 6.19°. Both objects will be above the horizon and can be observed.
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Jupiter occulted by Moon — closest 0.16°

6 October 2026 at 01:24

Elevation (degrees)
Begin (8°):
11:25
End (8°)
15:27
Elevation
6°
Separation
0.16°
Close approach of Jupiter and Moon on 6 October 2026
The close approach will occur on 6 October 2026 at 01:24. Moon and Jupiter will be separated by roughly 0.16°. Both objects will be above the horizon and can be observed.
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Mars near Moon — closest 0.97°

2 November 2026 at 04:39

Elevation (degrees)
Begin (6°):
18:00
End (6°)
15:23
Elevation
63°
Separation
0.97°
Close approach of Mars and Moon on 2 November 2026
The close approach will occur on 2 November 2026 at 04:39. Moon and Mars will be separated by roughly 0.97°. Both objects will be above the horizon and can be observed.
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Jupiter near Moon — closest 1.05°

29 November 2026 at 23:26

Elevation (degrees)
Begin (8°):
09:48
End (8°)
13:15
Elevation
19°
Separation
1.05°
Close approach of Jupiter and Moon on 29 November 2026
The close approach will occur on 29 November 2026 at 23:26. Moon and Jupiter will be separated by roughly 1.05°. Both objects will be above the horizon and can be observed.
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Saturn near Moon — closest 6.17°

17 December 2026 at 19:39

Elevation (degrees)
Begin (8°):
10:13
End (8°)
04:55
Elevation
49°
Separation
6.17°
Close approach of Saturn and Moon on 17 December 2026
The close approach will occur on 17 December 2026 at 19:39. Moon and Saturn will be separated by roughly 6.17°. Both objects will be above the horizon and can be observed.
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Venus near Moon — closest 6.56°

2 February 2027 at 05:06

Elevation (degrees)
Begin (8°):
18:46
End (8°)
15:26
Elevation
11°
Separation
6.56°
Close approach of Venus and Moon on 2 February 2027
The close approach will occur on 2 February 2027 at 05:06. Moon and Venus will be separated by roughly 6.56°. Both objects will be above the horizon and can be observed.
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Jupiter near Moon — closest 1.09°

19 February 2027 at 19:57

Elevation (degrees)
Begin (8°):
07:20
End (8°)
08:38
Elevation
47°
Separation
1.09°
Close approach of Jupiter and Moon on 19 February 2027
The close approach will occur on 19 February 2027 at 19:57. Moon and Jupiter will be separated by roughly 1.09°. Both objects will be above the horizon and can be observed.
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Jupiter near Moon — closest 0.87°

19 March 2027 at 00:26

Elevation (degrees)
Begin (8°):
11:20
End (8°)
13:32
Elevation
36°
Separation
0.87°
Close approach of Jupiter and Moon on 19 March 2027
The close approach will occur on 19 March 2027 at 00:26. Moon and Jupiter will be separated by roughly 0.87°. Both objects will be above the horizon and can be observed.
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Saturn near Moon — closest 7.76°

22 August 2027 at 02:58

Elevation (degrees)
Begin (8°):
23:16
End (8°)
06:39
Elevation
68°
Separation
7.76°
Close approach of Saturn and Moon on 22 August 2027
The close approach will occur on 22 August 2027 at 02:58. Moon and Saturn will be separated by roughly 7.76°. Both objects will be above the horizon and can be observed.
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Close approaches not visible from your location

Mars near Moon — closest 1.09°

4 October 2026 at 21:12

Not visible from your location
Begin (6°):
10:40
End (6°)
07:45
Elevation
-21°
Separation
1.09°
Close approach of Mars and Moon on 4 October 2026
The close approach will occur on 4 October 2026 at 21:12. Moon and Mars will be approximately 1.09° apart. Both objects will be below your local horizon and cannot be observed.
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Venus near Moon — closest 2.83°

11 October 2026 at 19:36

Not visible from your location
Begin (8°):
05:50
End (8°)
09:33
Elevation
-30°
Separation
2.83°
Close approach of Venus and Moon on 11 October 2026
The close approach will occur on 11 October 2026 at 19:36. Moon and Venus will be approximately 2.83° apart. Both objects will be below your local horizon and cannot be observed.
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Mercury near Moon — closest 2.02°

12 October 2026 at 09:44

Not visible from your location
Begin (5°):
00:13
End (5°)
19:19
Elevation
21°
Separation
2.02°
Close approach of Mercury and Moon on 12 October 2026
The close approach will occur on 12 October 2026 at 09:44. Mercury will be approximately 2.02° from Moon. The objects will not be visible because they will be too close to the Sun.
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Jupiter near Moon — closest 0.48°

2 November 2026 at 13:46

Not visible from your location
Begin (8°):
23:43
End (8°)
03:57
Elevation
-11°
Separation
0.48°
Close approach of Jupiter and Moon on 2 November 2026
The close approach will occur on 2 November 2026 at 13:46. Jupiter will be approximately 0.48° from Moon. The objects will not be visible because they will be too close to the Sun.
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Venus near Moon — closest 0.95°

7 November 2026 at 01:43

Not visible from your location
Begin (8°):
11:08
End (8°)
16:28
Elevation
-28°
Separation
0.95°
Close approach of Venus and Moon on 7 November 2026
The close approach will occur on 7 November 2026 at 01:43. Moon and Venus will be approximately 0.95° apart. Both objects will be below your local horizon and cannot be observed.
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Mars near Jupiter — closest 1.19°

15 November 2026 at 16:51

Not visible from your location
Begin (3°):
15:00
End (3°)
15:00
Elevation
-39°
Separation
1.19°
Close approach of Mars and Jupiter on 15 November 2026
The close approach will occur on 15 November 2026 at 16:51. Jupiter and Mars will be approximately 1.19° apart. Both objects will be below your local horizon and cannot be observed.
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Saturn near Moon — closest 6.06°

20 November 2026 at 11:06

Not visible from your location
Begin (8°):
01:45
End (8°)
20:15
Elevation
-24°
Separation
6.06°
Close approach of Saturn and Moon on 20 November 2026
The close approach will occur on 20 November 2026 at 11:06. Saturn will be approximately 6.06° from Moon. The objects will not be visible because they will be too close to the Sun.
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Mars near Moon — closest 3°

30 November 2026 at 07:54

Not visible from your location
Begin (6°):
22:39
End (6°)
17:17
Elevation
39°
Separation
3°
Close approach of Mars and Moon on 30 November 2026
The close approach will occur on 30 November 2026 at 07:54. Mars will be approximately 3° from Moon. The objects will not be visible because they will be too close to the Sun.
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Venus near Moon — closest 6.59°

4 December 2026 at 20:04

Not visible from your location
Begin (8°):
10:53
End (8°)
05:20
Elevation
-68°
Separation
6.59°
Close approach of Venus and Moon on 4 December 2026
The close approach will occur on 4 December 2026 at 20:04. Moon and Venus will be approximately 6.59° apart. Both objects will be below your local horizon and cannot be observed.
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Jupiter near Moon — closest 1.38°

27 December 2026 at 07:26

Not visible from your location
Begin (8°):
18:29
End (8°)
20:36
Elevation
22°
Separation
1.38°
Close approach of Jupiter and Moon on 27 December 2026
The close approach will occur on 27 December 2026 at 07:26. Jupiter will be approximately 1.38° from Moon. The objects will not be visible because they will be too close to the Sun.
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Saturn near Moon — closest 6.31°

14 January 2027 at 04:31

Not visible from your location
Begin (8°):
19:12
End (8°)
13:46
Elevation
-45°
Separation
6.31°
Close approach of Saturn and Moon on 14 January 2027
The close approach will occur on 14 January 2027 at 04:31. Moon and Saturn will be approximately 6.31° apart. Both objects will be below your local horizon and cannot be observed.
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Jupiter near Moon — closest 1.36°

23 January 2027 at 14:22

Not visible from your location
Begin (8°):
01:50
End (8°)
03:01
Elevation
-34°
Separation
1.36°
Close approach of Jupiter and Moon on 23 January 2027
The close approach will occur on 23 January 2027 at 14:22. Jupiter will be approximately 1.36° from Moon. The objects will not be visible because they will be too close to the Sun.
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Mars near Moon — closest 5.75°

24 January 2027 at 13:48

Not visible from your location
Begin (6°):
11:01
End (6°)
16:39
Elevation
-46°
Separation
5.75°
Close approach of Mars and Moon on 24 January 2027
The close approach will occur on 24 January 2027 at 13:48. Mars will be approximately 5.75° from Moon. The objects will not be visible because they will be too close to the Sun.
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Mercury near Moon — closest 0.32°

7 February 2027 at 18:55

Not visible from your location
Begin (5°):
08:52
End (5°)
04:52
Elevation
-11°
Separation
0.32°
Close approach of Mercury and Moon on 7 February 2027
The close approach will occur on 7 February 2027 at 18:55. Moon and Mercury will be approximately 0.32° apart. Both objects will be below your local horizon and cannot be observed.
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Saturn near Moon — closest 6.4°

10 February 2027 at 14:15

Not visible from your location
Begin (8°):
05:06
End (8°)
23:19
Elevation
61°
Separation
6.4°
Close approach of Saturn and Moon on 10 February 2027
The close approach will occur on 10 February 2027 at 14:15. Saturn will be approximately 6.4° from Moon. The objects will not be visible because they will be too close to the Sun.
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Mars near Moon — closest 5.33°

20 February 2027 at 10:44

Not visible from your location
Begin (6°):
06:23
End (6°)
15:04
Elevation
-41°
Separation
5.33°
Close approach of Mars and Moon on 20 February 2027
The close approach will occur on 20 February 2027 at 10:44. Mars will be approximately 5.33° from Moon. The objects will not be visible because they will be too close to the Sun.
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Venus near Moon — closest 1.99°

4 March 2027 at 11:33

Not visible from your location
Begin (8°):
18:12
End (8°)
04:46
Elevation
20°
Separation
1.99°
Close approach of Venus and Moon on 4 March 2027
The close approach will occur on 4 March 2027 at 11:33. Venus will be approximately 1.99° from Moon. The objects will not be visible because they will be too close to the Sun.
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Mercury near Moon — closest 1.11°

5 March 2027 at 21:32

Not visible from your location
Begin (5°):
11:42
End (5°)
07:21
Elevation
-67°
Separation
1.11°
Close approach of Mercury and Moon on 5 March 2027
The close approach will occur on 5 March 2027 at 21:32. Moon and Mercury will be approximately 1.11° apart. Both objects will be below your local horizon and cannot be observed.
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Saturn near Moon — closest 6.46°

10 March 2027 at 01:44

Not visible from your location
Begin (8°):
16:55
End (8°)
10:33
Elevation
-41°
Separation
6.46°
Close approach of Saturn and Moon on 10 March 2027
The close approach will occur on 10 March 2027 at 01:44. Moon and Saturn will be approximately 6.46° apart. Both objects will be below your local horizon and cannot be observed.
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Venus near Moon — closest 2.92°

3 April 2027 at 18:34

Not visible from your location
Begin (8°):
02:35
End (8°)
10:17
Elevation
-44°
Separation
2.92°
Close approach of Venus and Moon on 3 April 2027
The close approach will occur on 3 April 2027 at 18:34. Moon and Venus will be approximately 2.92° apart. Both objects will be below your local horizon and cannot be observed.
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Neptune near Mercury — closest 0.21°

11 April 2027 at 01:34

Not visible from your location
Begin (1.5°):
07:30
End (1.5°)
01:27
Elevation
-30°
Separation
0.21°
Close approach of Neptune and Mercury on 11 April 2027
The close approach will occur on 11 April 2027 at 01:34. Mercury and Neptune will be approximately 0.21° apart. Both objects will be below your local horizon and cannot be observed.
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Jupiter near Moon — closest 0.92°

15 April 2027 at 05:19

Not visible from your location
Begin (8°):
15:50
End (8°)
18:50
Elevation
-33°
Separation
0.92°
Close approach of Jupiter and Moon on 15 April 2027
The close approach will occur on 15 April 2027 at 05:19. Jupiter will be approximately 0.92° from Moon. The objects will not be visible because they will be too close to the Sun.
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Mars near Moon — closest 2.98°

15 April 2027 at 13:44

Not visible from your location
Begin (6°):
04:47
End (6°)
22:42
Elevation
15°
Separation
2.98°
Close approach of Mars and Moon on 15 April 2027
The close approach will occur on 15 April 2027 at 13:44. Mars will be approximately 2.98° from Moon. The objects will not be visible because they will be too close to the Sun.
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Neptune near Venus — closest 0.24°

24 April 2027 at 01:56

Not visible from your location
Begin (1.5°):
19:42
End (1.5°)
08:03
Elevation
-16°
Separation
0.24°
Close approach of Neptune and Venus on 24 April 2027
The close approach will occur on 24 April 2027 at 01:56. Venus and Neptune will be approximately 0.24° apart. Both objects will be below your local horizon and cannot be observed.
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Venus near Moon — closest 6.03°

3 May 2027 at 23:45

Not visible from your location
Begin (8°):
13:15
End (8°)
10:05
Elevation
-31°
Separation
6.03°
Close approach of Venus and Moon on 3 May 2027
The close approach will occur on 3 May 2027 at 23:45. Moon and Venus will be approximately 6.03° apart. Both objects will be below your local horizon and cannot be observed.
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Saturn near Moon — closest 6.78°

4 May 2027 at 06:33

Not visible from your location
Begin (8°):
22:51
End (8°)
14:11
Elevation
44°
Separation
6.78°
Close approach of Saturn and Moon on 4 May 2027
The close approach will occur on 4 May 2027 at 06:33. Saturn will be approximately 6.78° from Moon. The objects will not be visible because they will be too close to the Sun.
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Venus near Saturn — closest 0.61°

7 May 2027 at 09:46

Not visible from your location
Begin (3°):
15:00
End (3°)
15:00
Elevation
59°
Separation
0.61°
Close approach of Venus and Saturn on 7 May 2027
The close approach will occur on 7 May 2027 at 09:46. Venus will be approximately 0.61° from Saturn. The objects will not be visible because they will be too close to the Sun.
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Jupiter near Moon — closest 1.23°

12 May 2027 at 12:53

Not visible from your location
Begin (8°):
23:24
End (8°)
02:26
Elevation
30°
Separation
1.23°
Close approach of Jupiter and Moon on 12 May 2027
The close approach will occur on 12 May 2027 at 12:53. Jupiter will be approximately 1.23° from Moon. The objects will not be visible because they will be too close to the Sun.
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Mars near Moon — closest 2.98°

13 May 2027 at 08:06

Not visible from your location
Begin (6°):
22:55
End (6°)
17:18
Elevation
-32°
Separation
2.98°
Close approach of Mars and Moon on 13 May 2027
The close approach will occur on 13 May 2027 at 08:06. Mars will be approximately 2.98° from Moon. The objects will not be visible because they will be too close to the Sun.
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Saturn near Moon — closest 7.09°

31 May 2027 at 21:39

Not visible from your location
Begin (8°):
14:55
End (8°)
04:19
Elevation
-33°
Separation
7.09°
Close approach of Saturn and Moon on 31 May 2027
The close approach will occur on 31 May 2027 at 21:39. Moon and Saturn will be approximately 7.09° apart. Both objects will be below your local horizon and cannot be observed.
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Venus near Moon — closest 6.16°

3 June 2027 at 01:37

Not visible from your location
Begin (8°):
16:10
End (8°)
10:57
Elevation
-8°
Separation
6.16°
Close approach of Venus and Moon on 3 June 2027
The close approach will occur on 3 June 2027 at 01:37. Moon and Venus will be approximately 6.16° apart. Both objects will be below your local horizon and cannot be observed.
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Mercury near Moon — closest 2.71°

5 June 2027 at 21:56

Not visible from your location
Begin (5°):
14:59
End (5°)
04:52
Elevation
-16°
Separation
2.71°
Close approach of Mercury and Moon on 5 June 2027
The close approach will occur on 5 June 2027 at 21:56. Moon and Mercury will be approximately 2.71° apart. Both objects will be below your local horizon and cannot be observed.
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Jupiter near Moon — closest 1.71°

9 June 2027 at 00:35

Not visible from your location
Begin (8°):
11:31
End (8°)
13:49
Elevation
-24°
Separation
1.71°
Close approach of Jupiter and Moon on 9 June 2027
The close approach will occur on 9 June 2027 at 00:35. Moon and Jupiter will be approximately 1.71° apart. Both objects will be below your local horizon and cannot be observed.
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Mars near Moon — closest 3.52°

10 June 2027 at 10:33

Not visible from your location
Begin (6°):
01:57
End (6°)
19:15
Elevation
2°
Separation
3.52°
Close approach of Mars and Moon on 10 June 2027
The close approach will occur on 10 June 2027 at 10:33. Mars will be approximately 3.52° from Moon. The objects will not be visible because they will be too close to the Sun.
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Uranus near Venus — closest 0.71°

13 June 2027 at 17:45

Not visible from your location
Begin (1.5°):
15:00
End (1.5°)
21:01
Elevation
-7°
Separation
0.71°
Close approach of Uranus and Venus on 13 June 2027
The close approach will occur on 13 June 2027 at 17:45. Uranus will be approximately 0.71° from Venus. The objects will not be visible because they will be too close to the Sun.
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Saturn near Moon — closest 7.42°

28 June 2027 at 10:56

Not visible from your location
Begin (8°):
05:24
End (8°)
16:24
Elevation
24°
Separation
7.42°
Close approach of Saturn and Moon on 28 June 2027
The close approach will occur on 28 June 2027 at 10:56. Saturn will be approximately 7.42° from Moon. The objects will not be visible because they will be too close to the Sun.
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Jupiter near Moon — closest 2.23°

6 July 2027 at 16:28

Not visible from your location
Begin (8°):
03:56
End (8°)
05:11
Elevation
48°
Separation
2.23°
Close approach of Jupiter and Moon on 6 July 2027
The close approach will occur on 6 July 2027 at 16:28. Jupiter will be approximately 2.23° from Moon. The objects will not be visible because they will be too close to the Sun.
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Mars near Moon — closest 3.74°

8 July 2027 at 15:34

Not visible from your location
Begin (6°):
11:24
End (6°)
02:41
Elevation
54°
Separation
3.74°
Close approach of Mars and Moon on 8 July 2027
The close approach will occur on 8 July 2027 at 15:34. Mars will be approximately 3.74° from Moon. The objects will not be visible because they will be too close to the Sun.
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Saturn near Moon — closest 7.66°

25 July 2027 at 20:51

Not visible from your location
Begin (8°):
16:32
End (8°)
01:10
Elevation
-9°
Separation
7.66°
Close approach of Saturn and Moon on 25 July 2027
The close approach will occur on 25 July 2027 at 20:51. Moon and Saturn will be approximately 7.66° apart. Both objects will be below your local horizon and cannot be observed.
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Jupiter near Moon — closest 2.74°

3 August 2027 at 11:27

Not visible from your location
Begin (8°):
23:20
End (8°)
23:39
Elevation
58°
Separation
2.74°
Close approach of Jupiter and Moon on 3 August 2027
The close approach will occur on 3 August 2027 at 11:27. Jupiter will be approximately 2.74° from Moon. The objects will not be visible because they will be too close to the Sun.
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Mars near Moon — closest 4.73°

6 August 2027 at 08:09

Not visible from your location
Begin (6°):
01:32
End (6°)
14:51
Elevation
-14°
Separation
4.73°
Close approach of Mars and Moon on 6 August 2027
The close approach will occur on 6 August 2027 at 08:09. Mars will be approximately 4.73° from Moon. The objects will not be visible because they will be too close to the Sun.
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Mercury near Moon — closest 4.02°

1 September 2027 at 16:01

Not visible from your location
Begin (5°):
09:36
End (5°)
21:30
Elevation
23°
Separation
4.02°
Close approach of Mercury and Moon on 1 September 2027
The close approach will occur on 1 September 2027 at 16:01. Mercury will be approximately 4.02° from Moon. The objects will not be visible because they will be too close to the Sun.
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Mars near Moon — closest 4.84°

4 September 2027 at 01:19

Not visible from your location
Begin (6°):
18:47
End (6°)
07:52
Elevation
-67°
Separation
4.84°
Close approach of Mars and Moon on 4 September 2027
The close approach will occur on 4 September 2027 at 01:19. Moon and Mars will be approximately 4.84° apart. Both objects will be below your local horizon and cannot be observed.
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