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Close Approaches of Jupiter

Close approaches visible from your location

Mars near Jupiter — closest 1.19°

15 November 2026 at 15:51

Elevation (degrees)
Begin (3°):November 14
14:00
End (3°)November 17
14:00
Elevation-29°
Separation1.19°
Close approach of Mars and Jupiter on 15 November 2026
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°.
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Jupiter near Moon — closest 1.05°

29 November 2026 at 22:26

Elevation (degrees)
Begin (8°):November 29
08:48
End (8°)November 30
12:15
Elevation48°
Separation1.05°
Close approach of Jupiter and Moon on 29 November 2026
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.
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Jupiter near Moon — closest 1.38°

27 December 2026 at 06:26

Elevation (degrees)
Begin (8°):December 26
17:29
End (8°)December 27
19:36
Elevation-8°
Separation1.38°
Close approach of Jupiter and Moon on 27 December 2026
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°.
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Jupiter near Moon — closest 1.36°

23 January 2027 at 13:22

Elevation (degrees)
Begin (8°):January 23
00:50
End (8°)January 24
02:01
Elevation-10°
Separation1.36°
Close approach of Jupiter and Moon on 23 January 2027
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°.
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Jupiter near Moon — closest 1.09°

19 February 2027 at 18:57

Elevation (degrees)
Begin (8°):February 19
06:20
End (8°)February 20
07:38
Elevation65°
Separation1.09°
Close approach of Jupiter and Moon on 19 February 2027
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.
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Jupiter near Moon — closest 0.87°

18 March 2027 at 23:26

Elevation (degrees)
Begin (8°):March 18
10:20
End (8°)March 19
12:32
Elevation6°
Separation0.87°
Close approach of Jupiter and Moon on 18 March 2027
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.
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Jupiter near Moon — closest 0.92°

15 April 2027 at 04:19

Elevation (degrees)
Begin (8°):April 14
14:50
End (8°)April 15
17:50
Elevation-32°
Separation0.92°
Close approach of Jupiter and Moon on 15 April 2027
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°.
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Jupiter near Moon — closest 1.23°

12 May 2027 at 11:53

Elevation (degrees)
Begin (8°):May 11
22:24
End (8°)May 13
01:26
Elevation57°
Separation1.23°
Close approach of Jupiter and Moon on 12 May 2027
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°.
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Jupiter near Moon — closest 1.71°

8 June 2027 at 23:35

Elevation (degrees)
Begin (8°):June 8
10:31
End (8°)June 9
12:49
Elevation-36°
Separation1.71°
Close approach of Jupiter and Moon on 8 June 2027
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°.
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Jupiter near Moon — closest 2.23°

6 July 2027 at 15:28

Elevation (degrees)
Begin (8°):July 6
02:56
End (8°)July 7
04:11
Elevation18°
Separation2.23°
Close approach of Jupiter and Moon on 6 July 2027
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°.
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Jupiter near Moon — closest 2.74°

3 August 2027 at 10:27

Elevation (degrees)
Begin (8°):August 2
22:20
End (8°)August 3
22:39
Elevation53°
Separation2.74°
Close approach of Jupiter and Moon on 3 August 2027
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°.
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Jupiter near Moon — closest 4.35°

25 October 2027 at 19:46

Elevation (degrees)
Begin (8°):October 25
08:21
End (8°)October 26
07:13
Elevation-29°
Separation4.35°
Close approach of Jupiter and Moon on 25 October 2027
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°.
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