Close Approaches of Mercury
Close approaches visible from your location
There are no close approaches visible from your location during this period.Close approaches not visible from your location
Mercury near Moon — closest 4.14°
11 September 2026 at 17:09
Not visible from your location
Begin (5°):
11:49
End (5°)
22:28
Elevation
5°
Separation
4.14°
The close approach will occur on 11 September 2026 at 17:09. Mercury will be approximately 4.14° from Moon. The objects will not be visible because they will be too close to the Sun.
Mercury near Moon — closest 2.02°
12 October 2026 at 09:44
Not visible from your location
Begin (5°):
00:13
End (5°)
19:19
Elevation
21°
Separation
2.02°
The close approach will occur on 12 October 2026 at 09:44. Mercury will be approximately 2.02° from Moon. The objects will not be visible because they will be too close to the Sun.
Mercury near Moon — closest 0.32°
7 February 2027 at 18:55
Not visible from your location
Begin (5°):
08:52
End (5°)
04:52
Elevation
-11°
Separation
0.32°
The close approach will occur on 7 February 2027 at 18:55. Moon and Mercury will be approximately 0.32° apart. Both objects will be below your local horizon and cannot be observed.
Mercury near Moon — closest 1.11°
5 March 2027 at 21:32
Not visible from your location
Begin (5°):
11:42
End (5°)
07:21
Elevation
-67°
Separation
1.11°
The close approach will occur on 5 March 2027 at 21:32. Moon and Mercury will be approximately 1.11° apart. Both objects will be below your local horizon and cannot be observed.
Neptune near Mercury — closest 0.21°
11 April 2027 at 01:34
Not visible from your location
Begin (1.5°):
07:30
End (1.5°)
01:27
Elevation
-30°
Separation
0.21°
The close approach will occur on 11 April 2027 at 01:34. Mercury and Neptune will be approximately 0.21° apart. Both objects will be below your local horizon and cannot be observed.
Mercury near Moon — closest 2.71°
5 June 2027 at 21:56
Not visible from your location
Begin (5°):
14:59
End (5°)
04:52
Elevation
-16°
Separation
2.71°
The close approach will occur on 5 June 2027 at 21:56. Moon and Mercury will be approximately 2.71° apart. Both objects will be below your local horizon and cannot be observed.
Mercury near Moon — closest 4.02°
1 September 2027 at 16:01
Not visible from your location
Begin (5°):
09:36
End (5°)
21:30
Elevation
23°
Separation
4.02°
The close approach will occur on 1 September 2027 at 16:01. Mercury will be approximately 4.02° from Moon. The objects will not be visible because they will be too close to the Sun.