Close approach of Jupiter and Moon on 13 May 2027 at 05:53
General information
The closest separation between Jupiter and Moon will occur on 13 May 2027 at 05:53, when they will be separated by roughly 1.234°. Both objects will be below the horizon and cannot be observed.
Visibility window
The event begins when the separation drops below 8° at about 12 May 2027 at 16:24, and ends when it grows beyond 8° at about 13 May 2027 at 19:26. 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 -66° above the horizon toward the north-west.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 | 1810158780 |
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Close approach dynamics
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Close approach details
| Jupiter | Moon | |
|---|---|---|
| Time | 05:53 | |
| 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 21m 04s", Dec: 14° 51' 57s |
| Distance | 5.3413 AU (799,047,107 km) | 0.00248 AU (371,003 km) |
| Angular size | 36.9" | 32' |
| Altitude (°) | -65 | -66 |
| Azimuth (°) | 315 Northwest | 313 Northwest |