Close Approach of Mars and Jupiter at Sun, 15 November 2026, 15:51
General information
The closest separation between Mars and Jupiter will occur on Sun, 15 November 2026, 15:51, when they will be separated by roughly 1.193°. 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 1.5°, around 14:00, and ends when their separation grows beyond 1.5°, around 14:00. Observers can see them in the sky during this interval.Elevation & direction at closest approach
At the moment of closest approach, Mars and Jupiter will be approximately -39° above the horizon, in the North.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.Close Approch Dynamics
The map shows the event as it appears from your location. You can switch to Global view to see geocentric (Earth-centered) coordinates.
Close Approach Details
| Mars | Jupiter | |
|---|---|---|
| Time | 15:51 | |
| Angular separation (°) | 1.19 | |
| Geocentric Coordinates | RA: 09h 54m 56s", Dec: 14° 44' 17s | RA: 09h 53m 32s", Dec: 13° 35' 39s |
| Topocentric Coordinates | RA: 09h 54m 56s", Dec: 14° 44' 12s | RA: 09h 53m 32s", Dec: 13° 35' 38s |
| Distance | 1.3067 AU (195,479,538 km) | 5.2662 AU (787,812,307 km) |
| Angular Size | 7.2" | 37.4" |
| Altitude (°) | -37 | -39 |
| Azimuth (°) | 9 North | 9 North |
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