Close Approaches of Mars
Close approaches visible from your location
Mars near Moon — closest 0.97°
2 November 2026 at 04:39
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.
Close approaches not visible from your location
Mars near Moon — closest 2.95°
6 September 2026 at 10:28
Not visible from your location
Begin (6°):
01:19
End (6°)
19:37
Elevation
49°
Separation
2.95°
The close approach will occur on 6 September 2026 at 10:28. Mars will be approximately 2.95° from Moon. The objects will not be visible because they will be too close to the Sun.
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°
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.
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.
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°
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.
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°
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.
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°
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.
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°
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.
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°
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.
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°
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.
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°
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.
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°
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.
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°
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.