Close Approach of Jupiter and the Moon at Wed, 9 June 2027, 00:35
General information
The closest separation between Jupiter and Moon will occur on Wed, 9 June 2027, 00:35, when they will be separated by roughly 1.708°. 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 22:51, and ends when their separation grows beyond 2°, around 02:20. 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 -24° above the horizon, in the Northeast.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 | 1812533700 |
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Close Approch Dynamics
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Close Approach Details
| Jupiter | Moon | |
|---|---|---|
| Time | 00:35 | |
| Angular separation (°) | 1.71 | |
| Geocentric Coordinates | RA: 09h 37m 04s", Dec: 15° 11' 56s | RA: 09h 34m 12s", Dec: 13° 38' 17s |
| Topocentric Coordinates | RA: 09h 37m 04s", Dec: 15° 11' 54s | RA: 09h 31m 57s", Dec: 12° 55' 15s |
| Distance | 5.7602 AU (861,713,655 km) | 0.00245 AU (366,515 km) |
| Angular Size | 34.2" | 33' |
| Altitude (°) | -23 | -25 |
| Azimuth (°) | 48 Northeast | 48 Northeast |