Close Approaches of Jupiter
Close approaches visible from your location
Mars near Jupiter — closest 1.19°
15 November 2026 at 15:51
The closest separation between Mars and Jupiter will occur on 15 November 2026 at 15:51, when they will be separated by roughly 1.19°. At closest approach: Both objects will be below the horizon and cannot be observed. An observing opportunity within the separation window: 15 November 2026 at 19:00, separation about 1.2°.
Jupiter near Moon — closest 1.05°
29 November 2026 at 22:26
The closest separation between Jupiter and Moon will occur on 29 November 2026 at 22:26, when they will be separated by roughly 1.05°. At closest approach: Both objects will be above the horizon and can be observed.
Jupiter near Moon — closest 1.38°
27 December 2026 at 06:26
The closest separation between Jupiter and Moon will occur on 27 December 2026 at 06:26, when they will be separated by roughly 1.38°. At closest approach: The event occurs during daylight, making observation difficult. An observing opportunity within the separation window: 27 December 2026 at 01:59, separation about 3.6°.
Jupiter near Moon — closest 1.36°
23 January 2027 at 13:22
The closest separation between Jupiter and Moon will occur on 23 January 2027 at 13:22, when they will be separated by roughly 1.36°. At closest approach: Both objects will be below the horizon and cannot be observed. An observing opportunity within the separation window: 23 January 2027 at 14:50, separation about 2.5°.
Jupiter near Moon — closest 1.09°
19 February 2027 at 18:57
The closest separation between Jupiter and Moon will occur on 19 February 2027 at 18:57, when they will be separated by roughly 1.09°. At closest approach: Both objects will be above the horizon and can be observed.
Jupiter near Moon — closest 0.87°
18 March 2027 at 23:26
The closest separation between Jupiter and Moon will occur on 18 March 2027 at 23:26, when they will be separated by roughly 0.87°. At closest approach: Both objects will be above the horizon and can be observed.
Jupiter near Moon — closest 0.92°
15 April 2027 at 04:19
The closest separation between Jupiter and Moon will occur on 15 April 2027 at 04:19, when they will be separated by roughly 0.92°. At closest approach: The event occurs during daylight, making observation difficult. An observing opportunity within the separation window: 14 April 2027 at 21:50, separation about 4.6°.
Jupiter near Moon — closest 1.23°
12 May 2027 at 11:53
The closest separation between Jupiter and Moon will occur on 12 May 2027 at 11:53, when they will be separated by roughly 1.23°. At closest approach: The event occurs during daylight, making observation difficult. An observing opportunity within the separation window: 12 May 2027 at 15:24, separation about 2.6°.
Jupiter near Moon — closest 1.71°
8 June 2027 at 23:35
The closest separation between Jupiter and Moon will occur on 8 June 2027 at 23:35, when they will be separated by roughly 1.71°. At closest approach: The event occurs during daylight, making observation difficult. An observing opportunity within the separation window: 8 June 2027 at 18:31, separation about 4.3°.
Jupiter near Moon — closest 2.23°
6 July 2027 at 15:28
The closest separation between Jupiter and Moon will occur on 6 July 2027 at 15:28, when they will be separated by roughly 2.23°. At closest approach: The event occurs during daylight, making observation difficult. An observing opportunity within the separation window: 6 July 2027 at 15:56, separation about 3.1°.
Jupiter near Moon — closest 2.74°
3 August 2027 at 10:27
The closest separation between Jupiter and Moon will occur on 3 August 2027 at 10:27, when they will be separated by roughly 2.74°. At closest approach: The event occurs during daylight, making observation difficult. An observing opportunity within the separation window: 3 August 2027 at 15:20, separation about 4.5°.
Jupiter near Moon — closest 4.35°
25 October 2027 at 19:46
The closest separation between Jupiter and Moon will occur on 25 October 2027 at 19:46, when they will be separated by roughly 4.35°. At closest approach: Both objects will be below the horizon and cannot be observed. An observing opportunity within the separation window: 25 October 2027 at 22:51, separation about 5.3°.











