Jupiter occultation by the Moon
General information
The closest separation between Jupiter and Moon will occur on Tue, 6 October 2026, 00:24, when they will be separated by roughly 0.158°. The close approach occurs while both objects are below the horizon and cannot be observed.
Visibility window
The close approach begins when their separation drops below 2°, around 20:54, and ends when their separation grows beyond 2°, around 03:53. 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 6° above the horizon, in the West-Northwest.Constellation
At the time of the closest approach, both objects will be located in or near the constellation Leo, 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 | 00:24 | |
| Angular separation (°) | 0.16 | |
| Geocentric Coordinates | RA: 09h 32m 34s", Dec: 15° 13' 18s | RA: 09h 32m 50s", Dec: 15° 21' 54s |
| Topocentric Coordinates | RA: 09h 32m 34s", Dec: 15° 13' 17s | RA: 09h 36m 03s", Dec: 14° 46' 34s |
| Distance | 5.8555 AU (875,970,332 km) | 0.0025 AU (373,995 km) |
| Angular Size | 33.7" | 32' |
| Altitude (°) | 6 | 5 |
| Azimuth (°) | -75 West-Northwest | -75 West-Northwest |
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