The Moon meets Mars, 29 December 2027
The Moon passes 0.5° from Mars — a pretty pair for the naked eye and the camera.
When
What it is
A conjunction is a line-of-sight effect: the bodies only look close from the Earth and are in fact millions of kilometres apart.
How to see it
Look for them in the evening or before dawn, depending on your location; the exact separation shifts slightly with where you are. A wide view with something on the horizon makes a great photo.
Check the clouds for that night
See also
Geminids meteor shower 2027
Peak night, up to 150 meteors an hour under a dark sky. A bright Moon (100%) washes out faint meteors; only the brightest will show.
Ursids meteor shower 2027
Peak night, up to 10 meteors an hour under a dark sky. The Moon (32%) gets in the way for part of the night — watch after it sets.
December solstice 2027
The longest night of the year in the north — the most hours of darkness for stargazing.
The Moon meets Venus, 17 June 2026
The Moon passes 0.3° from Venus — a pretty pair for the naked eye and the camera.
The Moon meets Jupiter, 8 September 2026
The Moon passes 0.8° from Jupiter — a pretty pair for the naked eye and the camera.
The Moon meets Venus, 14 September 2026
The Moon passes 0.5° from Venus — a pretty pair for the naked eye and the camera.