Close Approach of Venus and the Moon at Fri, 17 July 2026, 04:48
General information
The closest separation between Venus and Moon will occur on Fri, 17 July 2026, 04:48, when they will be separated by roughly 1.795°. The close approach occurs during daylight, making observation difficult.
Visibility window
The close approach begins when their separation drops below 2°, around 03:08, and ends when their separation grows beyond 2°, around 06:26. 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 -21° above the horizon, in the West-Northwest.Constellation
At the time of the closest approach, both objects will be located in or near the constellation Leo, 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 | 04:48 | |
| Angular separation (°) | 1.8 | |
| Geocentric Coordinates | RA: 10h 42m 52s", Dec: 09° 15' 34s | RA: 10h 39m 35s", Dec: 07° 39' 35s |
| Topocentric Coordinates | RA: 10h 42m 53s", Dec: 09° 15' 27s | RA: 10h 42m 09s", Dec: 07° 01' 02s |
| Distance | 0.91471 AU (136,838,668 km) | 0.0025 AU (373,995 km) |
| Angular Size | 18.2" | 32' |
| Altitude (°) | -21 | -22 |
| Azimuth (°) | -60 West-Northwest | -61 West-Northwest |
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