Close approach of Venus and Moon on 5 March 2027 at 04:33
General information
The closest separation between Venus and Moon will occur on 5 March 2027 at 04:33, when they will be separated by roughly 1.99°. Both objects will be below the horizon and cannot be observed.
Visibility window
The event begins when the separation drops below 8° at about 4 March 2027 at 11:12, and ends when it grows beyond 8° at about 5 March 2027 at 21:46. 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 -3° above the horizon toward the south-east.Constellation
Both objects will be located in or near the constellation Capricornus. This can help you locate them in the sky.Track Venus / Moon relative positions
| Time | 1804192380 |
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Close approach dynamics
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Close approach details
| Venus | Moon | |
|---|---|---|
| Time | 04:33 | |
| 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 50s", Dec: -18° 40' 56s | RA: 20h 32m 31s", Dec: -20° 33' 30s |
| Distance | 1.113 AU (166,502,430 km) | 0.0027 AU (403,914 km) |
| Angular size | 15" | 30' |
| Altitude (°) | -2 | -4 |
| Azimuth (°) | 109 Southeast | 111 Southeast |