Close approach of Mercury and Moon on 5 June 2027 at 21:56
General information
The closest separation between Mercury and Moon will occur on 5 June 2027 at 21:56, when they will be separated by roughly 2.706°. Both objects will be below the horizon and cannot be observed.
Visibility window
The event begins when the separation drops below 5° at about 14:59, and ends when it grows beyond 5° at about 04:52. The objects can be followed during this interval when observing conditions permit.Elevation and direction at closest approach
At closest approach, Mercury and Moon will be approximately -16° above the horizon toward the north-west.Constellation
Both objects will be located in or near the constellation Gemini. This can help you locate them in the sky.Track Mercury / Moon relative positions
| Time | 1812264960 |
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Close approach dynamics
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Close approach details
| Mercury | Moon | |
|---|---|---|
| Time | 21:56 | |
| Angular separation (°) | 2.71 | |
| Geocentric coordinates | RA: 06h 24m 27s", Dec: 23° 42' 17s | RA: 06h 25m 39s", Dec: 26° 23' 51s |
| Topocentric coordinates | RA: 06h 24m 27s", Dec: 23° 42' 07s | RA: 06h 23m 23s", Dec: 25° 34' 41s |
| Distance | 0.67523 AU (101,012,970 km) | 0.00242 AU (362,027 km) |
| Angular size | 10" | 33' |
| Altitude (°) | -18 | -17 |
| Azimuth (°) | 322 Northwest | 323 Northwest |