Jupiter occulted by Moon
General information
The closest separation between Jupiter and Moon will occur on 6 October 2026 at 01:24, when they will be separated by roughly 0.158°. Both objects will be above the horizon and can be observed.
Visibility window
The event begins when the separation drops below 2° at about 21:54, and ends when it grows beyond 2° at about 04:53. The objects can be followed during this interval when observing conditions permit.Elevation and direction at closest approach
At closest approach, Jupiter and Moon will be approximately 6° above the horizon toward the north-east.Constellation
Both objects will be located in or near the constellation Leo. This can help you locate them in the sky.Track Jupiter / Moon relative positions
| Time | 1791282240 |
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Close approach dynamics
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Close approach details
| Jupiter | Moon | |
|---|---|---|
| Time | 01:24 | |
| 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 Northeast | 75 Northeast |