Close Approach of Venus and the Moon at Mon, 14 September 2026, 01:35
General information
The closest separation between Venus and Moon will occur on Mon, 14 September 2026, 01:35, when they will be separated by roughly 0.48°. 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 2°, around 21:44, and ends when their separation grows beyond 2°, around 05:26. 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 -65° above the horizon, in the Northwest.Constellation
At the time of the closest approach, both objects will be located in or near the constellation Virgo, 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 | 01:35 | |
| Angular separation (°) | 0.48 | |
| Geocentric Coordinates | RA: 13h 54m 03s", Dec: -17° 10' 58s | RA: 13h 54m 49s", Dec: -16° 44' 24s |
| Topocentric Coordinates | RA: 13h 54m 03s", Dec: -17° 11' 04s | RA: 13h 55m 42s", Dec: -17° 04' 19s |
| Distance | 0.45413 AU (67,936,881 km) | 0.00262 AU (391,946 km) |
| Angular Size | 36.7" | 30' |
| Altitude (°) | -65 | -65 |
| Azimuth (°) | -41 Northwest | -40 Northwest |
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