Close Approaches of Jupiter
Close approaches visible from your location
Jupiter occulted by Moon — closest 0.16°
6 October 2026 at 01:24
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.
Jupiter near Moon — closest 1.05°
29 November 2026 at 23:26
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.
Jupiter near Moon — closest 1.09°
19 February 2027 at 19:57
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.
Jupiter near Moon — closest 0.87°
19 March 2027 at 00:26
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.
Close approaches not visible from your location
Jupiter near Moon — closest 0.77°
8 September 2026 at 09:44
Not visible from your location
Begin (8°):
20:10
End (8°)
23:22
Elevation
69°
Separation
0.77°
The close approach will occur on 8 September 2026 at 09:44. Jupiter will be approximately 0.77° from Moon. The objects will not be visible because they will be too close to the Sun.
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°
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.
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°
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.
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°
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.
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°
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.
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°
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.
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°
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.
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°
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.
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°
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.
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°
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.