Close approach of Mars and Moon on 6 September 2026 at 10:28
General information
The closest separation between Mars and Moon will occur on 6 September 2026 at 10:28, when they will be separated by roughly 2.951°. The event occurs during daylight, making observation difficult.
Visibility window
The event begins when the separation drops below 6° at about 01:19, and ends when it grows beyond 6° at about 19:37. The objects can be followed during this interval when observing conditions permit.Elevation and direction at closest approach
At closest approach, Mars and Moon will be approximately 49° above the horizon toward the west.Constellation
Both objects will be located in or near the constellation Gemini. This can help you locate them in the sky.Track Mars / Moon relative positions
| Time | 1788722880 |
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Close approach dynamics
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Close approach details
| Mars | Moon | |
|---|---|---|
| Time | 10:28 | |
| Angular separation (°) | 2.95 | |
| Geocentric coordinates | RA: 07h 14m 17s", Dec: 22° 58' 04s | RA: 07h 16m 52s", Dec: 25° 51' 35s |
| Topocentric coordinates | RA: 07h 14m 17s", Dec: 22° 58' 03s | RA: 07h 14m 17s", Dec: 25° 32' 53s |
| Distance | 1.8176 AU (271,909,090 km) | 0.00246 AU (368,011 km) |
| Angular size | 5.2" | 32' |
| Altitude (°) | 47 | 48 |
| Azimuth (°) | 264 West | 268 West |