Venus occultation by the Moon
General information
The closest separation between Venus and Moon will occur on Wed, 17 June 2026, 10:31, when they will be separated by roughly 0.27°. The close approach occurs during daylight, making observation difficult.
Visibility window
The close approach begins when their separation drops below 2°, around 06:59, and ends when their separation grows beyond 2°, around 14:03. Observers can see them in the sky during this interval.Elevation & direction at closest approach
At the moment of closest approach, Venus and Moon will be approximately 55° 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 Cancer, 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
| Venus | Moon | |
|---|---|---|
| Time | 10:31 | |
| Angular separation (°) | 0.27 | |
| Geocentric Coordinates | RA: 08h 31m 58s", Dec: 20° 56' 45s | RA: 08h 32m 22s", Dec: 21° 11' 58s |
| Topocentric Coordinates | RA: 08h 31m 59s", Dec: 20° 56' 43s | RA: 08h 34m 24s", Dec: 20° 51' 35s |
| Distance | 1.1402 AU (170,571,492 km) | 0.00244 AU (365,019 km) |
| Angular Size | 14.6" | 33' |
| Altitude (°) | 55 | 54 |
| Azimuth (°) | -108 West-Southwest | -107 West-Southwest |
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