Close approach of Venus and Moon on 3 May 2027 at 23:45
General information
The closest separation between Venus and Moon will occur on 3 May 2027 at 23:45, when they will be separated by roughly 6.034°. Both objects will be below the horizon and cannot be observed.
Visibility window
The event begins when the separation drops below 8° at about 13:15, and ends when it grows beyond 8° at about 10:05. 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 -31° above the horizon toward the north-east.Constellation
Both objects will be located in or near the constellation Pisces. This can help you locate them in the sky.Track Venus / Moon relative positions
| Time | 1809420300 |
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Close approach dynamics
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Close approach details
| Venus | Moon | |
|---|---|---|
| Time | 23:45 | |
| Angular separation (°) | 6.03 | |
| Geocentric coordinates | RA: 01h 06m 04s", Dec: 05° 13' 55s | RA: 00h 55m 40s", Dec: 10° 41' 24s |
| Topocentric coordinates | RA: 01h 06m 04s", Dec: 05° 13' 51s | RA: 00h 57m 32s", Dec: 10° 00' 53s |
| Distance | 1.4742 AU (220,537,181 km) | 0.00256 AU (382,971 km) |
| Angular size | 11.3" | 31' |
| Altitude (°) | -36 | -31 |
| Azimuth (°) | 45 Northeast | 44 Northeast |