Close approach of Mercury and Moon on 2 October 2027 at 07:21
General information
The closest separation between Mercury and Moon will occur on 2 October 2027 at 07:21, when they will be separated by roughly 1.646°. The event occurs during daylight, making observation difficult.
Visibility window
The event begins when the separation drops below 5° at about 1 October 2027 at 22:52, and ends when it grows beyond 5° at about 2 October 2027 at 15:54. 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 -14° above the horizon toward the south-east.Constellation
Both objects will be located in or near the constellation Virgo. This can help you locate them in the sky.Track Mercury / Moon relative positions
| Time | 1822432860 |
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Close approach dynamics
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Close approach details
| Mercury | Moon | |
|---|---|---|
| Time | 07:21 | |
| Angular separation (°) | 1.65 | |
| Geocentric coordinates | RA: 13h 59m 20s", Dec: -15° 47' 43s | RA: 13h 56m 54s", Dec: -17° 20' 07s |
| Topocentric coordinates | RA: 13h 59m 20s", Dec: -15° 47' 43s | RA: 14h 00m 50s", Dec: -17° 16' 53s |
| Distance | 0.8622 AU (128,983,284 km) | 0.00251 AU (375,491 km) |
| Angular size | 7.8" | 32' |
| Altitude (°) | -15 | -15 |
| Azimuth (°) | 106 Southeast | 108 Southeast |