Close Approach of Jupiter and the Moon at Tue, 8 September 2026, 08:44
General information
The closest separation between Jupiter and Moon will occur on Tue, 8 September 2026, 08:44, when they will be separated by roughly 0.774°. The close approach occurs during daylight, making observation difficult.
Visibility window
The close approach begins when their separation drops below 2°, around 05:35, and ends when their separation grows beyond 2°, around 11:53. Observers can see them in the sky during this interval.Elevation & direction at closest approach
At the moment of closest approach, Jupiter and Moon will be approximately 69° above the horizon, in the South-Southeast.Constellation
At the time of the closest approach, both objects will be located in or near the constellation Cancer, making it easier to locate them in the night sky.Close Approch Dynamics
The map shows the event as it appears from your location. You can switch to Global view to see geocentric (Earth-centered) coordinates.
Close Approach Details
| Jupiter | Moon | |
|---|---|---|
| Time | 08:44 | |
| Angular separation (°) | 0.77 | |
| Geocentric Coordinates | RA: 09h 11m 46s", Dec: 16° 45' 51s | RA: 09h 13m 00s", Dec: 17° 28' 45s |
| Topocentric Coordinates | RA: 09h 11m 46s", Dec: 16° 45' 50s | RA: 09h 12m 30s", Dec: 17° 08' 05s |
| Distance | 6.1396 AU (918,471,087 km) | 0.00247 AU (369,507 km) |
| Angular Size | 32.1" | 32' |
| Altitude (°) | 68 | 68 |
| Azimuth (°) | 157 South-Southeast | 157 South-Southeast |
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