Inferior conjunction — Venus! October 23-24, 2026
Venus reaches inferior conjunction soon. It'll pass between Earth and the sun at 4 UTC on October 24. Then Venus emerges in the morning sky. The post Inferior conjunction — Venus! October 23-24, 2026 first appeared on EarthSky .
Venus, appearing as a slender crescent, will be in inferior conjunction with the sun on October 24, 2026, at 4 UTC. This means that Earth's faster orbital motion will cause Venus to move between us and the sun, transitioning from being visible in the evening sky to the morning sky. However, observing Venus near the sun is not advised, as it requires specialized equipment and expertise.
Venus will continue to gain ground on Earth, moving through the constellation Virgo the Maiden and reaching a distance of 6.6 degrees south of the sun during this conjunction.
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