Close approach of Neptune and Venus on 24 April 2027 at 10:56
General information
The closest separation between Neptune and Venus will occur on 24 April 2027 at 10:56, when they will be separated by roughly 0.235°. At closest approach: The event occurs during daylight, making observation difficult. An observing opportunity within the separation window: 24 April 2027 at 05:12, separation about 0.4°.
Visibility window
The event begins when the separation drops below 1.5° at about 23 April 2027 at 04:42, and ends when it grows beyond 1.5° at about 25 April 2027 at 17:03. The objects can be followed during this interval when observing conditions permit.Elevation and direction at closest approach
At closest approach, Neptune and Venus will be approximately 79° above the horizon toward the west.Constellation
Both objects will be located in or near the constellation Pisces. This can help you locate them in the sky.Track Neptune / Venus relative positions
| Time | 1808564160 |
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Close approach dynamics
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Close approach details
| Neptune | Venus | |
|---|---|---|
| Time | 10:56 | |
| Angular separation (°) | 0.24 | |
| Geocentric coordinates | RA: 00h 21m 14s", Dec: 00° 49' 15s | RA: 00h 21m 37s", Dec: 00° 36' 17s |
| Topocentric coordinates | RA: 00h 21m 14s", Dec: 00° 49' 15s | RA: 00h 21m 37s", Dec: 00° 36' 17s |
| Distance | 30.75 AU (4,600,134,524 km) | 1.4228 AU (212,847,850 km) |
| Angular size | 2.2" | 11.7" |
| Altitude (°) | 79 | 79 |
| Azimuth (°) | 274 West | 273 West |