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Venus at greatest western elongation

Sky · Planets · Mon, October 23, 2023 · Computed (rule)

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Venus is 46.4° from the Sun, best seen in the morning sky.

Every year

DateEventWhen
Jun 4, 2023Venus at greatest eastern elongation3 yr ago
Oct 23, 2023Venus at greatest western elongation3 yr ago
Jan 9, 2025Venus at greatest eastern elongation2 yr ago
May 31, 2025Venus at greatest western elongation16 mo ago
Aug 15, 2026Venus at greatest eastern elongation40 days ago
Jan 3, 2027Venus at greatest western elongationin 3 mo
Mar 22, 2028Venus at greatest eastern elongationin 1 yr
Aug 10, 2028Venus at greatest western elongationin 2 yr
Source, method and history
Source
Astronomy Engine
How we know
Maximum elongation search with Astronomy Engine.
Recurs
recurring
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Changes
None recorded.

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