Close approach of Venus and Saturn on 8 May 2027 at 02:46
General information
The closest separation between Venus and Saturn will occur on 8 May 2027 at 02:46, when they will be separated by roughly 0.605°. Both objects will be below the horizon and cannot be observed.
Visibility window
The event begins when the separation drops below 3° at about 7 May 2027 at 08:00, and ends when it grows beyond 3° at about 10 May 2027 at 08:00. The objects can be followed during this interval when observing conditions permit.Elevation and direction at closest approach
At closest approach, Venus and Saturn will be approximately -39° above the horizon toward the east.Constellation
Both objects will be located in or near the constellation Pisces. This can help you locate them in the sky.Track Venus / Saturn relative positions
| Time | 1809715560 |
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Close approach dynamics
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Close approach details
| Venus | Saturn | |
|---|---|---|
| Time | 02:46 | |
| 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' 09s | 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 (°) | -39 | -39 |
| Azimuth (°) | 80 East | 81 East |