Planets TonightNeptune in 2033: brightness, position and events
Brightest+7.7around Oct 15
Closest (in table)28.848 au4316 million km
Farthest30.838 au
Events this year2
Brightest last year+7.7
Events this year
| Date (JST) | Event | Mag | Dist (au) | Constellation | Elong. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2033-04-07 10:01 | Conjunction with the Sun | +7.8 | 30.845 | Pisces | 1.6° |
| 2033-10-12 02:06 | Opposition | +7.7 | 28.845 | Pisces | 178.3° |
Magnitude through the year (lower = brighter)
Twice-monthly position and visibility
| Date | Mag | Dist (au) | Constellation | Elong. | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | +7.7 | 29.759 | Pisces | 94° E | Evening sky |
| Jan 15 | +7.8 | 30.002 | Pisces | 80° E | Evening sky |
| Feb 1 | +7.8 | 30.281 | Pisces | 63° E | Evening sky |
| Feb 15 | +7.8 | 30.482 | Pisces | 49° E | Evening sky |
| Mar 1 | +7.8 | 30.647 | Pisces | 35° E | Evening sky |
| Mar 15 | +7.8 | 30.765 | Pisces | 22° E | Evening sky |
| Apr 1 | +7.8 | 30.838 | Pisces | 6° E | Too close to the Sun |
| Apr 15 | +7.8 | 30.838 | Pisces | 8° W | Too close to the Sun |
| May 1 | +7.8 | 30.771 | Pisces | 23° W | Morning sky |
| May 15 | +7.8 | 30.659 | Pisces | 36° W | Morning sky |
| Jun 1 | +7.8 | 30.464 | Pisces | 52° W | Morning sky |
| Jun 15 | +7.8 | 30.265 | Pisces | 65° W | Morning sky |
| Jul 1 | +7.8 | 30.010 | Pisces | 80° W | Morning sky |
| Jul 15 | +7.8 | 29.775 | Pisces | 93° W | Morning sky |
| Aug 1 | +7.7 | 29.496 | Pisces | 109° W | Morning sky |
| Aug 15 | +7.7 | 29.285 | Pisces | 123° W | Morning sky |
| Sep 1 | +7.7 | 29.071 | Pisces | 139° W | Morning sky |
| Sep 15 | +7.7 | 28.942 | Pisces | 153° W | Most of the night |
| Oct 1 | +7.7 | 28.859 | Pisces | 169° W | Most of the night |
| Oct 15 | +7.7 | 28.848 | Pisces | 176° E | Most of the night |
| Nov 1 | +7.7 | 28.913 | Pisces | 159° E | Most of the night |
| Nov 15 | +7.7 | 29.029 | Pisces | 145° E | Evening sky |
| Dec 1 | +7.7 | 29.221 | Pisces | 128° E | Evening sky |
| Dec 15 | +7.7 | 29.430 | Pisces | 114° 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 October 2033 (magnitude +7.7); 2 conjunctions, oppositions or elongations occur this year.