Close Approach of Pluto and the Moon at Sun, 15 February 2026, 04:03
General information
The closest separation between Pluto and Moon will occur on Sun, 15 February 2026, 04:03, when they will be separated by roughly 0.817°. 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 02:58, and ends when their separation grows beyond 1°, around 05:08. Observers can see them in the sky during this interval.Elevation & direction at closest approach
At the moment of closest approach, Pluto and Moon will be approximately -1° above the horizon, in the West-Southwest.Constellation
At the time of the closest approach, both objects will be located in or near the constellation Capricornus, 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
| Pluto | Moon | |
|---|---|---|
| Time | 04:03 | |
| Angular separation (°) | 0.82 | |
| Geocentric Coordinates | RA: 20h 29m 50s", Dec: -22° 56' 20s | RA: 20h 28m 43s", Dec: -22° 09' 47s |
| Topocentric Coordinates | RA: 20h 29m 50s", Dec: -22° 56' 20s | RA: 20h 31m 47s", Dec: -22° 46' 03s |
| Distance | 36.36 AU (5,439,378,579 km) | 0.00262 AU (391,946 km) |
| Angular Size | 0.1" | 30' |
| Altitude (°) | -1 | -2 |
| Azimuth (°) | -118 West-Southwest | -118 West-Southwest |
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