Planets TonightNeptune in 2032: brightness, position and events
Brightest+7.7around Sep 15
Closest (in table)28.854 au4317 million km
Farthest30.845 au
Events this year2
Brightest last year+7.7
Events this year
| Date (JST) | Event | Mag | Dist (au) | Constellation | Elong. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2032-04-04 21:24 | Conjunction with the Sun | +7.8 | 30.847 | Pisces | 1.5° |
| 2032-10-09 13:44 | Opposition | +7.7 | 28.847 | Pisces | 178.4° |
Magnitude through the year (lower = brighter)
Twice-monthly position and visibility
| Date | Mag | Dist (au) | Constellation | Elong. | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | +7.7 | 29.787 | Pisces | 93° E | Evening sky |
| Jan 15 | +7.8 | 30.029 | Pisces | 78° E | Evening sky |
| Feb 1 | +7.8 | 30.306 | Pisces | 62° E | Evening sky |
| Feb 15 | +7.8 | 30.504 | Pisces | 48° E | Evening sky |
| Mar 1 | +7.8 | 30.674 | Pisces | 33° E | Evening sky |
| Mar 15 | +7.8 | 30.783 | Pisces | 20° E | Evening sky |
| Apr 1 | +7.8 | 30.845 | Pisces | 4° E | Too close to the Sun |
| Apr 15 | +7.8 | 30.834 | Pisces | 10° W | Too close to the Sun |
| May 1 | +7.8 | 30.757 | Pisces | 25° W | Morning sky |
| May 15 | +7.8 | 30.636 | Pisces | 38° W | Morning sky |
| Jun 1 | +7.8 | 30.432 | Pisces | 54° W | Morning sky |
| Jun 15 | +7.8 | 30.228 | Pisces | 67° W | Morning sky |
| Jul 1 | +7.8 | 29.970 | Pisces | 82° W | Morning sky |
| Jul 15 | +7.8 | 29.735 | Pisces | 95° W | Morning sky |
| Aug 1 | +7.7 | 29.458 | Pisces | 112° W | Morning sky |
| Aug 15 | +7.7 | 29.252 | Pisces | 125° W | Morning sky |
| Sep 1 | +7.7 | 29.046 | Pisces | 142° W | Morning sky |
| Sep 15 | +7.7 | 28.927 | Pisces | 156° W | Most of the night |
| Oct 1 | +7.7 | 28.855 | Pisces | 172° W | Most of the night |
| Oct 15 | +7.7 | 28.854 | Pisces | 174° E | Most of the night |
| Nov 1 | +7.7 | 28.933 | Pisces | 156° E | Most of the night |
| Nov 15 | +7.7 | 29.058 | Pisces | 142° E | Evening sky |
| Dec 1 | +7.7 | 29.259 | Pisces | 126° E | Evening sky |
| Dec 15 | +7.7 | 29.472 | Pisces | 111° E | Evening sky |
Computed with the JPL DE421 ephemeris and Skyfield (times in JST). Magnitude and distance are for 12:00 JST on each date. Visibility is a rough guide for mid-northern latitudes such as Japan.
About this page
Neptune is brightest around September 2032 (magnitude +7.7); 2 conjunctions, oppositions or elongations occur this year.