Close approach of Saturn and Moon on 26 July 2027 at 05:51
General information
The closest separation between Saturn and Moon will occur on 26 July 2027 at 05:51, when they will be separated by roughly 7.662°. At closest approach: The event occurs during daylight, making observation difficult. An observing opportunity within the separation window: 26 July 2027 at 01:32, separation about 7.6°.
Visibility window
The event begins when the separation drops below 8° at about 01:32, and ends when it grows beyond 8° at about 10:10. The objects can be followed during this interval when observing conditions permit.Elevation and direction at closest approach
At closest approach, Saturn and Moon will be approximately 73° above the horizon toward the north-west.Constellation
Both objects will be located in or near the constellation Pisces. This can help you locate them in the sky.Track Saturn / Moon relative positions
| Time | 1816581060 |
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Close approach dynamics
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Close approach details
| Saturn | Moon | |
|---|---|---|
| Time | 05:51 | |
| Angular separation (°) | 7.66 | |
| Geocentric coordinates | RA: 01h 46m 31s", Dec: 08° 17' 46s | RA: 01h 34m 32s", Dec: 15° 22' 33s |
| Topocentric coordinates | RA: 01h 46m 31s", Dec: 08° 17' 46s | RA: 01h 34m 00s", Dec: 15° 37' 35s |
| Distance | 9.1959 AU (1,375,687,059 km) | 0.0026 AU (388,954 km) |
| Angular size | 18.1" | 31' |
| Altitude (°) | 80 | 73 |
| Azimuth (°) | 330 Northwest | 334 Northwest |