VENUS AND PLEIADES CONJUNCTION

The Planet Venus and Pleiades Star Cluster conjunction occurs every 8 Earth calendar years and will take place on the 3rd April, Venus passes 0.27 degrees south of Alcyone, however, 2nd April and 4th April are also good a time as any to gaze or photograph this spectacular event.

Future conjunction dates are below and if we are fortunate enough 2028 and 2036 will be closest and best viewing!

April 3, 2020: Venus passes 0.27 degrees south of Alcyone
April 4, 2028: Venus passes 0.10 degrees south of Alcyone
April 4, 2036: Venus passes 0.07 degrees north of Alcyone
April 5, 2044: Venus passes 0.25 degrees north of Alcyone
April 5, 2052: Venus passes 0.45 degrees north of Alcyone
April 6, 2060: Venus passes 0.67 degrees north of Alcyone
April 7, 2068: Venus passes 0.92 degrees north of Alcyone
April 9, 2076: Venus passes 1.18 degrees north of Alcyone
April 11, 2084: Venus passes 1.50 degrees north of Alcyone
April 16, 2092: Venus passes 1.87 degrees north of Alcyone