Close Approach of Venus and Neptune at Sat, 7 March 2026, 01:25
General information
The closest separation between Venus and Neptune will occur on Sat, 7 March 2026, 01:25, when they will be separated by roughly 0.067°. The close approach occurs while both objects are below the horizon and cannot be observed.
Visibility window
The close approach begins when their separation drops below 1°, around 08:05, and ends when their separation grows beyond 1°, around 21:16. Observers can see them in the sky during this interval.Elevation & direction at closest approach
At the moment of closest approach, Venus and Neptune will be approximately -41° above the horizon, in the Northwest.Constellation
At the time of the closest approach, both objects will be located in or near the constellation Pisces, making it easier to locate them in the night sky.Close Approch Dynamics
The map shows the event as it appears from your location. You can switch to Global view to see geocentric (Earth-centered) coordinates.
Close Approach Details
| Venus | Neptune | |
|---|---|---|
| Time | 01:25 | |
| Angular separation (°) | 0.07 | |
| Geocentric Coordinates | RA: 00h 06m 39s", Dec: 00° 37' 41s | RA: 00h 06m 46s", Dec: 00° 41' 21s |
| Topocentric Coordinates | RA: 00h 06m 39s", Dec: 00° 37' 38s | RA: 00h 06m 46s", Dec: 00° 41' 21s |
| Distance | 1.6425 AU (245,714,503 km) | 30.843 AU (4,614,047,126 km) |
| Angular Size | 10.2" | 2.2" |
| Altitude (°) | -41 | -41 |
| Azimuth (°) | -46 Northwest | -46 Northwest |
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