Close approach of Venus and Moon on 1 October 2027 at 10:35
General information
The closest separation between Venus and Moon will occur on 1 October 2027 at 10:35, when they will be separated by roughly 5.703°. The event occurs during daylight, making observation difficult.
Visibility window
The event begins when the separation drops below 8° at about 00:11, and ends when it grows beyond 8° at about 21:03. 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 43° 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 | 1822358100 |
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Close approach dynamics
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Close approach details
| Venus | Moon | |
|---|---|---|
| Time | 10:35 | |
| Angular separation (°) | 5.7 | |
| Geocentric coordinates | RA: 13h 19m 48s", Dec: -7° 27' 26s | RA: 13h 10m 30s", Dec: -12° 40' 56s |
| Topocentric coordinates | RA: 13h 19m 48s", Dec: -7° 27' 26s | RA: 13h 13m 25s", Dec: -12° 51' 28s |
| Distance | 1.6576 AU (247,973,430 km) | 0.00248 AU (371,003 km) |
| Angular size | 10.1" | 32' |
| Altitude (°) | 42 | 42 |
| Azimuth (°) | 101 East | 109 Southeast |