Close Approach of Mars and Uranus at Fri, 3 July 2026, 20:12
General information
The closest separation between Mars and Uranus will occur on Fri, 3 July 2026, 20:12, when they will be separated by roughly 0.105°. 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°, around 14:00, and ends when their separation grows beyond 1°, around 08:25. Observers can see them in the sky during this interval.Elevation & direction at closest approach
At the moment of closest approach, Mars and Uranus will be approximately -31° above the horizon, in the North-Northwest.Constellation
At the time of the closest approach, both objects will be located in or near the constellation Taurus, 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 | Uranus | |
|---|---|---|
| Time | 20:12 | |
| Angular separation (°) | 0.11 | |
| Geocentric Coordinates | RA: 04h 07m 41s", Dec: 20° 39' 57s | RA: 04h 07m 35s", Dec: 20° 46' 07s |
| Topocentric Coordinates | RA: 04h 07m 41s", Dec: 20° 39' 53s | RA: 04h 07m 35s", Dec: 20° 46' 07s |
| Distance | 2.0966 AU (313,646,896 km) | 20.243 AU (3,028,309,697 km) |
| Angular Size | 4.5" | 3.5" |
| Altitude (°) | -31 | -31 |
| Azimuth (°) | -12 North-Northwest | -12 North-Northwest |
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