Close Approach of Jupiter and the Moon at Fri, 19 February 2027, 18:57
General information
The closest separation between Jupiter and Moon will occur on Fri, 19 February 2027, 18:57, when they will be separated by roughly 1.087°. 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 16:17, and ends when their separation grows beyond 2°, around 21:38. 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 47° above the horizon, in the Southwest.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.Track Jupiter and Moon Relative Positions
| Time | 1803099420 |
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Close Approch Dynamics
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Close Approach Details
| Jupiter | Moon | |
|---|---|---|
| Time | 18:57 | |
| Angular separation (°) | 1.09 | |
| Geocentric Coordinates | RA: 09h 34m 19s", Dec: 15° 33' 33s | RA: 09h 32m 28s", Dec: 14° 34' 05s |
| Topocentric Coordinates | RA: 09h 34m 19s", Dec: 15° 33' 32s | RA: 09h 34m 39s", Dec: 14° 07' 17s |
| Distance | 4.3755 AU (654,565,483 km) | 0.00242 AU (362,027 km) |
| Angular Size | 45.1" | 33' |
| Altitude (°) | 48 | 47 |
| Azimuth (°) | -109 Southwest | -111 Southwest |