Close approach of Venus and Moon on 5 December 2026 at 05:04
General information
The closest separation between Venus and Moon will occur on 5 December 2026 at 05:04, when they will be separated by roughly 6.593°. At closest approach: Both objects will be above the horizon and can be observed. An observing opportunity within the separation window: 5 December 2026 at 03:23, separation about 6.3°.
Visibility window
The event begins when the separation drops below 8° at about 4 December 2026 at 19:53, and ends when it grows beyond 8° at about 5 December 2026 at 14:20. 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 32° above the horizon toward the south-east.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 | 05:04 | |
| 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 35s", Dec: -9° 49' 40s | RA: 13h 49m 06s", Dec: -16° 01' 20s |
| Distance | 0.45537 AU (68,122,382 km) | 0.00264 AU (394,938 km) |
| Angular size | 36.6" | 30' |
| Altitude (°) | 30 | 31 |
| Azimuth (°) | 101 Southeast | 109 Southeast |