Close Approach of Venus and Saturn at Fri, 7 May 2027, 09:46
General information
The closest separation between Venus and Saturn will occur on Fri, 7 May 2027, 09:46, when they will be separated by roughly 0.605°. The close approach occurs during daylight, making observation difficult.
Visibility window
The close approach begins when their separation drops below 1.5°, around 15:00, and ends when their separation grows beyond 1.5°, around 15:46. Observers can see them in the sky during this interval.Elevation & direction at closest approach
At the moment of closest approach, Venus and Saturn will be approximately 59° above the horizon, in the South.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.Track Venus and Saturn Relative Positions
| Time | 1809715560 |
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Close Approch Dynamics
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Close Approach Details
| Venus | Saturn | |
|---|---|---|
| Time | 09:46 | |
| Angular separation (°) | 0.61 | |
| Geocentric Coordinates | RA: 01h 21m 31s", Dec: 06° 48' 10s | RA: 01h 22m 26s", Dec: 06° 14' 31s |
| Topocentric Coordinates | RA: 01h 21m 31s", Dec: 06° 48' 07s | RA: 01h 22m 26s", Dec: 06° 14' 31s |
| Distance | 1.4911 AU (223,065,385 km) | 10.268 AU (1,536,070,936 km) |
| Angular Size | 11.2" | 16.2" |
| Altitude (°) | 59 | 59 |
| Azimuth (°) | 171 South | 172 South |