Close approach of Venus and Moon on 11 October 2026 at 19:36
General information
The closest separation between Venus and Moon will occur on 11 October 2026 at 19:36, when they will be separated by roughly 2.833°. Both objects will be below the horizon and cannot be observed.
Visibility window
The event begins when the separation drops below 8° at about 05:50, and ends when it grows beyond 8° at about 09:33. 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 -30° above the horizon toward the west.Constellation
Both objects will be located in or near the constellation Virgo. This can help you locate them in the sky.Track Venus / Moon relative positions
| Time | 1791779760 |
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Close approach dynamics
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Close approach details
| Venus | Moon | |
|---|---|---|
| Time | 19:36 | |
| Angular separation (°) | 2.83 | |
| Geocentric coordinates | RA: 14h 07m 47s", Dec: -20° 58' 09s | RA: 14h 12m 10s", Dec: -18° 19' 52s |
| Topocentric coordinates | RA: 14h 07m 45s", Dec: -20° 58' 22s | RA: 14h 09m 21s", Dec: -18° 45' 50s |
| Distance | 0.29623 AU (44,315,377 km) | 0.00263 AU (393,442 km) |
| Angular size | 56.3" | 30' |
| Altitude (°) | -33 | -31 |
| Azimuth (°) | 267 West | 269 West |