Close Approach of Venus and the Moon at Thu, 4 March 2027, 11:33
General information
The closest separation between Venus and Moon will occur on Thu, 4 March 2027, 11:33, when they will be separated by roughly 1.99°. The close approach occurs during daylight, making observation difficult.
Visibility window
The close approach begins when their separation drops below 2°, around 11:07, and ends when their separation grows beyond 2°, around 12:00. 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 20° above the horizon, in the Southeast.Constellation
At the time of the closest approach, both objects will be located in or near the constellation Capricornus, making it easier to locate them in the night sky.Track Venus and Moon Relative Positions
| Time | 1804192380 |
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Close Approch Dynamics
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Close Approach Details
| Venus | Moon | |
|---|---|---|
| Time | 11:33 | |
| Angular separation (°) | 1.99 | |
| Geocentric Coordinates | RA: 20h 25m 49s", Dec: -18° 40' 56s | RA: 20h 28m 40s", Dec: -20° 33' 22s |
| Topocentric Coordinates | RA: 20h 25m 49s", Dec: -18° 41' 02s | RA: 20h 26m 37s", Dec: -21° 15' 44s |
| Distance | 1.113 AU (166,502,430 km) | 0.0027 AU (403,914 km) |
| Angular Size | 15" | 30' |
| Altitude (°) | 21 | 19 |
| Azimuth (°) | 137 Southeast | 139 Southeast |