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Close Approaches of Mercury

Close approaches visible from your location

6 March 2027 at 06:32

Elevation (degrees)
Begin (5°):March 5
20:42
End (5°)March 6
16:21
Elevation27°
Separation1.11°
Close approach of Mercury and Moon on 6 March 2027
The closest separation between Mercury and Moon will occur on 6 March 2027 at 06:32, when they will be separated by roughly 1.11°. At closest approach: The event occurs during daylight, making observation difficult. An observing opportunity within the separation window: 6 March 2027 at 04:42, separation about 1.5°.

11 April 2027 at 10:34

Elevation (degrees)
Begin (1.5°):April 10
16:30
End (1.5°)April 12
10:27
Elevation83°
Separation0.21°
Close approach of Neptune and Mercury on 11 April 2027
The closest separation between Neptune and Mercury will occur on 11 April 2027 at 10:34, when they will be separated by roughly 0.21°. At closest approach: The event occurs during daylight, making observation difficult. An observing opportunity within the separation window: 11 April 2027 at 05:30, separation about 0.4°.

1 October 2027 at 23:21

Elevation (degrees)
Begin (5°):October 1
14:52
End (5°)October 2
07:54
Elevation-57°
Separation1.65°
Close approach of Mercury and Moon on 1 October 2027
The closest separation between Mercury and Moon will occur on 1 October 2027 at 23:21, when they will be separated by roughly 1.65°. At closest approach: Both objects will be below the horizon and cannot be observed. An observing opportunity within the separation window: 1 October 2027 at 18:52, separation about 3.9°.

Close approaches not visible from your location

8 February 2027 at 03:55

Not visible from your location
Begin (5°):February 7
17:52
End (5°)February 8
13:52
Elevation-50°
Separation0.32°
Close approach of Mercury and Moon on 8 February 2027
The closest separation between Mercury and Moon will occur on 8 February 2027 at 03:55, when they will be separated by roughly 0.32°. At closest approach: Both objects will be below the horizon and cannot be observed.

6 June 2027 at 06:56

Not visible from your location
Begin (5°):June 5
23:59
End (5°)June 6
13:52
Elevation-7°
Separation2.71°
Close approach of Mercury and Moon on 6 June 2027
The closest separation between Mercury and Moon will occur on 6 June 2027 at 06:56, when they will be separated by roughly 2.71°. At closest approach: The event occurs during daylight, making observation difficult.

2 September 2027 at 01:01

Not visible from your location
Begin (5°):September 1
18:36
End (5°)September 2
06:30
Elevation-88°
Separation4.02°
Close approach of Mercury and Moon on 2 September 2027
The closest separation between Mercury and Moon will occur on 2 September 2027 at 01:01, when they will be separated by roughly 4.02°. At closest approach: Both objects will be below the horizon and cannot be observed.