Close Approach of Jupiter and the Moon at Sun, 27 December 2026, 06:26
General information
The closest separation between Jupiter and Moon will occur on Sun, 27 December 2026, 06:26, when they will be separated by roughly 1.381°. The close approach occurs during daylight, making observation difficult.
Visibility window
The close approach begins when their separation drops below 2°, around 04:03, and ends when their separation grows beyond 2°, around 08:50. 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 22° above the horizon, in the East.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 | 06:26 | |
| Angular separation (°) | 1.38 | |
| Geocentric Coordinates | RA: 09h 56m 52s", Dec: 13° 28' 47s | RA: 09h 54m 28s", Dec: 12° 13' 48s |
| Topocentric Coordinates | RA: 09h 56m 52s", Dec: 13° 28' 46s | RA: 09h 51m 22s", Dec: 11° 41' 09s |
| Distance | 4.6576 AU (696,767,043 km) | 0.00245 AU (366,515 km) |
| Angular Size | 42.3" | 33' |
| Altitude (°) | 23 | 21 |
| Azimuth (°) | 90 East | 91 East |
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