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Greatest Elongation

Venus Greatest Eastern Elongation 2026

Date & Time

UTC

Overview

August 15, 2026. Venus at its greatest angular distance from the Sun. Magnitude −4.4 — brightest apparition. Best viewed in the western sky after sunset.

Data Source

Solstice and equinox dates calculated from JPL DE440 ephemeris (the same planetary/lunar ephemeris used by NASA). Meteor shower peak dates and ZHR values follow the International Meteor Organization (IMO) annual calendar. Planetary event data from NASA Horizons system.

Plan Your Observation

Use these free tools to prepare for the event:

☀️ Solar & Golden Hour Calculator🌆 Twilight Calculator🌙 MoonSync — Moon Phase & Interference🔭 Telescope FOV Calculator
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