Close Approach of Venus and Uranus at Sun, 13 June 2027, 17:45
General information
The closest separation between Venus and Uranus will occur on Sun, 13 June 2027, 17:45, when they will be separated by roughly 0.71°. The close approach occurs during daylight, making observation difficult.
Visibility window
The close approach begins when their separation drops below 1°, around 03:15, and ends when their separation grows beyond 1°, around 08:18. Observers can see them in the sky during this interval.Elevation & direction at closest approach
At the moment of closest approach, Venus and Uranus will be approximately -6° above the horizon, in the Northeast.Constellation
At the time of the closest approach, both objects will be located in or near the constellation Taurus, making it easier to locate them in the night sky.Track Venus and Uranus Relative Positions
| Time | 1812941100 |
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Close Approch Dynamics
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Close Approach Details
| Venus | Uranus | |
|---|---|---|
| Time | 17:45 | |
| Angular separation (°) | 0.71 | |
| Geocentric Coordinates | RA: 04h 20m 30s", Dec: 20° 38' 39s | RA: 04h 19m 54s", Dec: 21° 20' 23s |
| Topocentric Coordinates | RA: 04h 20m 30s", Dec: 20° 38' 35s | RA: 04h 19m 54s", Dec: 21° 20' 23s |
| Distance | 1.6422 AU (245,669,623 km) | 20.368 AU (3,047,009,430 km) |
| Angular Size | 10.2" | 3.5" |
| Altitude (°) | -7 | -6 |
| Azimuth (°) | 58 Northeast | 57 Northeast |