Close Approach of Jupiter and the Moon at Wed, 12 May 2027, 12:53
General information
The closest separation between Jupiter and Moon will occur on Wed, 12 May 2027, 12:53, when they will be separated by roughly 1.234°. The close approach occurs during daylight, making observation difficult.
Visibility window
The close approach begins when their separation drops below 2°, around 10:11, and ends when their separation grows beyond 2°, around 15:34. 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 30° above the horizon, in the West.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 | 1810158780 |
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Close Approch Dynamics
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Close Approach Details
| Jupiter | Moon | |
|---|---|---|
| Time | 12:53 | |
| Angular separation (°) | 1.23 | |
| Geocentric Coordinates | RA: 09h 24m 18s", Dec: 16° 15' 59s | RA: 09h 22m 19s", Dec: 15° 07' 43s |
| Topocentric Coordinates | RA: 09h 24m 18s", Dec: 16° 15' 58s | RA: 09h 25m 15s", Dec: 14° 38' 11s |
| Distance | 5.3413 AU (799,047,107 km) | 0.00248 AU (371,003 km) |
| Angular Size | 36.9" | 32' |
| Altitude (°) | 30 | 29 |
| Azimuth (°) | -92 West | -93 West |