Close approach of Venus and Moon on 4 December 2026 at 20:04
General information
The closest separation between Venus and Moon will occur on 4 December 2026 at 20:04, when they will be separated by roughly 6.593°. Both objects will be below the horizon and cannot be observed.
Visibility window
The event begins when the separation drops below 8° at about 10:53, and ends when it grows beyond 8° at about 05:20. 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 -68° above the horizon toward the north.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 | 1796447040 |
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Close approach dynamics
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Close approach details
| Venus | Moon | |
|---|---|---|
| Time | 20:04 | |
| Angular separation (°) | 6.59 | |
| Geocentric coordinates | RA: 13h 56m 34s", Dec: -9° 49' 38s | RA: 13h 45m 52s", Dec: -15° 52' 58s |
| Topocentric coordinates | RA: 13h 56m 34s", Dec: -9° 49' 47s | RA: 13h 45m 57s", Dec: -16° 12' 59s |
| Distance | 0.45537 AU (68,122,382 km) | 0.00264 AU (394,938 km) |
| Angular size | 36.6" | 30' |
| Altitude (°) | -62 | -69 |
| Azimuth (°) | 358 North | 4 North |