Close approach of Jupiter and Moon on 28 December 2026 at 00:26
General information
The closest separation between Jupiter and Moon will occur on 28 December 2026 at 00:26, when they will be separated by roughly 1.381°. Both objects will be above the horizon and can be observed.
Visibility window
The event begins when the separation drops below 8° at about 27 December 2026 at 11:29, and ends when it grows beyond 8° at about 28 December 2026 at 13:36. 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 27° 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 | 1798388760 |
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Close approach dynamics
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Close approach details
| Jupiter | Moon | |
|---|---|---|
| Time | 00:26 | |
| 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' 47s | RA: 09h 58m 06s", Dec: 12° 18' 17s |
| Distance | 4.6576 AU (696,767,043 km) | 0.00245 AU (366,515 km) |
| Angular size | 42.3" | 33' |
| Altitude (°) | 27 | 27 |
| Azimuth (°) | 76 Northeast | 77 Northeast |