Venus occulted by Moon
General information
The closest separation between Venus and Moon will occur on 17 June 2026 at 11:31, when they will be separated by roughly 0.27°. The event occurs during daylight, making observation difficult.
Visibility window
The event begins when the separation drops below 2° at about 07:59, and ends when it grows beyond 2° at about 15:03. The objects can be followed during this interval when observing conditions permit.Elevation and direction at closest approach
At closest approach, Venus and Moon will be approximately 55° above the horizon toward the south-east.Constellation
Both objects will be located in or near the constellation Cancer. This can help you locate them in the sky.Track Venus / Moon relative positions
| Time | 1781728260 |
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Close approach dynamics
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Close approach details
| Venus | Moon | |
|---|---|---|
| Time | 11:31 | |
| Angular separation (°) | 0.27 | |
| Geocentric coordinates | RA: 08h 32m 22s", Dec: 21° 11' 58s | RA: 08h 32m 22s", Dec: 21° 11' 58s |
| Topocentric coordinates | RA: 08h 34m 24s", Dec: 20° 51' 35s | RA: 08h 34m 24s", Dec: 20° 51' 35s |
| Distance | 0.00244 AU (365,019 km) | 0.00244 AU (365,019 km) |
| Angular size | 33' | 33' |
| Altitude (°) | 54 | 54 |
| Azimuth (°) | 107 Southeast | 107 Southeast |