Close Approach of Mars and the Moon at Mon, 2 November 2026, 03:39
General information
The closest separation between Mars and Moon will occur on Mon, 2 November 2026, 03:39, when they will be separated by roughly 0.966°. 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 00:30, and ends when their separation grows beyond 2°, around 06:49. Observers can see them in the sky during this interval.Elevation & direction at closest approach
At the moment of closest approach, Mars and Moon will be approximately 63° above the horizon, in the Southwest.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 | Moon | |
|---|---|---|
| Time | 03:39 | |
| 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' 58s | RA: 09h 28m 47s", Dec: 15° 17' 26s |
| Distance | 1.4197 AU (212,384,097 km) | 0.00251 AU (375,491 km) |
| Angular Size | 6.6" | 32' |
| Altitude (°) | 64 | 63 |
| Azimuth (°) | -138 Southwest | -140 Southwest |
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