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Close Approaches of Mars

Close approaches visible from your location

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°.

30 November 2026 at 06:54

Elevation (degrees)
Begin (6°):November 29
21:39
End (6°)November 30
16:17
Elevation9°
Separation3°
Close approach of Mars and Moon on 30 November 2026
The closest separation between Mars and Moon will occur on 30 November 2026 at 06:54, when they will be separated by roughly 3°. At closest approach: The event occurs during daylight, making observation difficult. An observing opportunity within the separation window: 30 November 2026 at 01:39, separation about 4.5°.

15 April 2027 at 12:44

Elevation (degrees)
Begin (6°):03:47
End (6°)21:42
Elevation45°
Separation2.98°
Close approach of Mars and Moon on 15 April 2027
The closest separation between Mars and Moon will occur on 15 April 2027 at 12:44, when they will be separated by roughly 2.98°. At closest approach: The event occurs during daylight, making observation difficult. An observing opportunity within the separation window: 15 April 2027 at 14:47, separation about 3.7°.

13 May 2027 at 07:06

Elevation (degrees)
Begin (6°):May 12
21:55
End (6°)May 13
16:18
Elevation-5°
Separation2.98°
Close approach of Mars and Moon on 13 May 2027
The closest separation between Mars and Moon will occur on 13 May 2027 at 07:06, when they will be separated by roughly 2.98°. At closest approach: The event occurs during daylight, making observation difficult. An observing opportunity within the separation window: 13 May 2027 at 15:25, separation about 5.9°.

10 June 2027 at 09:33

Elevation (degrees)
Begin (6°):00:57
End (6°)18:15
Elevation31°
Separation3.52°
Close approach of Mars and Moon on 10 June 2027
The closest separation between Mars and Moon will occur on 10 June 2027 at 09:33, when they will be separated by roughly 3.52°. At closest approach: The event occurs during daylight, making observation difficult. An observing opportunity within the separation window: 10 June 2027 at 15:57, separation about 5.5°.

8 July 2027 at 14:34

Elevation (degrees)
Begin (6°):July 8
10:24
End (6°)July 9
01:41
Elevation37°
Separation3.74°
Close approach of Mars and Moon on 8 July 2027
The closest separation between Mars and Moon will occur on 8 July 2027 at 14:34, when they will be separated by roughly 3.74°. At closest approach: The event occurs during daylight, making observation difficult. An observing opportunity within the separation window: 8 July 2027 at 17:24, separation about 5.2°.

31 October 2027 at 20:22

Elevation (degrees)
Begin (6°):October 31
10:26
End (6°)November 1
06:25
Elevation-70°
Separation3.24°
Close approach of Mars and Moon on 31 October 2027
The closest separation between Mars and Moon will occur on 31 October 2027 at 20:22, when they will be separated by roughly 3.24°. At closest approach: Both objects will be below the horizon and cannot be observed. An observing opportunity within the separation window: 31 October 2027 at 13:26, separation about 5.7°.

Close approaches not visible from your location

24 January 2027 at 12:48

Not visible from your location
Begin (6°):10:01
End (6°)15:39
Elevation-28°
Separation5.75°
Close approach of Mars and Moon on 24 January 2027
The closest separation between Mars and Moon will occur on 24 January 2027 at 12:48, when they will be separated by roughly 5.75°. At closest approach: The event occurs during daylight, making observation difficult.

20 February 2027 at 09:44

Not visible from your location
Begin (6°):05:23
End (6°)14:04
Elevation-31°
Separation5.33°
Close approach of Mars and Moon on 20 February 2027
The closest separation between Mars and Moon will occur on 20 February 2027 at 09:44, when they will be separated by roughly 5.33°. At closest approach: The event occurs during daylight, making observation difficult.

6 August 2027 at 07:09

Not visible from your location
Begin (6°):00:32
End (6°)13:51
Elevation15°
Separation4.73°
Close approach of Mars and Moon on 6 August 2027
The closest separation between Mars and Moon will occur on 6 August 2027 at 07:09, when they will be separated by roughly 4.73°. At closest approach: The event occurs during daylight, making observation difficult.

4 September 2027 at 00:19

Not visible from your location
Begin (6°):September 3
17:47
End (6°)September 4
06:52
Elevation-57°
Separation4.84°
Close approach of Mars and Moon on 4 September 2027
The closest separation between Mars and Moon will occur on 4 September 2027 at 00:19, when they will be separated by roughly 4.84°. At closest approach: Both objects will be below the horizon and cannot be observed.

2 October 2027 at 20:52

Not visible from your location
Begin (6°):October 2
13:05
End (6°)October 3
04:45
Elevation-68°
Separation4.36°
Close approach of Mars and Moon on 2 October 2027
The closest separation between Mars and Moon will occur on 2 October 2027 at 20:52, when they will be separated by roughly 4.36°. At closest approach: Both objects will be below the horizon and cannot be observed.