Close approach of Mars and Moon on 2 November 2026 at 21:39
General information
The closest separation between Mars and Moon will occur on 2 November 2026 at 21:39, when they will be separated by roughly 0.966°. Both objects will be below the horizon and cannot be observed.
Visibility window
The event begins when the separation drops below 6° at about 2 November 2026 at 11:00, and ends when it grows beyond 6° at about 3 November 2026 at 08:23. 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 -57° above the horizon toward the north-east.Constellation
Both objects will be located in or near the constellation Leo. This can help you locate them in the sky.Track Mars / Moon relative positions
| Time | 1793626740 |
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Close approach dynamics
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Close approach details
| Mars | Moon | |
|---|---|---|
| Time | 21:39 | |
| Angular separation (°) | 0.97 | |
| Geocentric coordinates | RA: 09h 29m 26s", Dec: 16° 33' 00s | RA: 09h 27m 49s", Dec: 15° 39' 56s |
| Topocentric coordinates | RA: 09h 29m 26s", Dec: 16° 32' 59s | RA: 09h 29m 43s", Dec: 15° 24' 55s |
| Distance | 1.4197 AU (212,384,097 km) | 0.00251 AU (375,491 km) |
| Angular size | 6.6" | 32' |
| Altitude (°) | -57 | -58 |
| Azimuth (°) | 56 Northeast | 58 Northeast |