Planets TonightNeptune in 2035: brightness, position and events
Brightest+7.7around Oct 15
Closest (in table)28.838 au4314 million km
Farthest30.838 au
Events this year2
Brightest last year+7.7
Events this year
| Date (JST) | Event | Mag | Dist (au) | Constellation | Elong. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2035-04-12 11:39 | Conjunction with the Sun | +7.8 | 30.839 | Pisces | 1.6° |
| 2035-10-17 02:57 | Opposition | +7.7 | 28.838 | 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 | 29.668 | Pisces | 99° E | Evening sky |
| Jan 15 | +7.8 | 29.910 | Pisces | 85° E | Evening sky |
| Feb 1 | +7.8 | 30.196 | Pisces | 68° E | Evening sky |
| Feb 15 | +7.8 | 30.408 | Pisces | 54° E | Evening sky |
| Mar 1 | +7.8 | 30.587 | Pisces | 40° E | Evening sky |
| Mar 15 | +7.8 | 30.722 | Pisces | 27° E | Evening sky |
| Apr 1 | +7.8 | 30.819 | Pisces | 10° E | Too close to the Sun |
| Apr 15 | +7.8 | 30.838 | Pisces | 3° W | Too close to the Sun |
| May 1 | +7.8 | 30.794 | Pisces | 18° W | Morning sky |
| May 15 | +7.8 | 30.699 | Pisces | 31° W | Morning sky |
| Jun 1 | +7.8 | 30.522 | Pisces | 47° W | Morning sky |
| Jun 15 | +7.8 | 30.334 | Pisces | 60° W | Morning sky |
| Jul 1 | +7.8 | 30.087 | Pisces | 75° W | Morning sky |
| Jul 15 | +7.8 | 29.855 | Pisces | 88° W | Morning sky |
| Aug 1 | +7.7 | 29.572 | Pisces | 104° W | Morning sky |
| Aug 15 | +7.7 | 29.352 | Pisces | 118° W | Morning sky |
| Sep 1 | +7.7 | 29.122 | Pisces | 134° W | Morning sky |
| Sep 15 | +7.7 | 28.976 | Pisces | 148° W | Morning sky |
| Oct 1 | +7.7 | 28.870 | Pisces | 164° W | Most of the night |
| Oct 15 | +7.7 | 28.838 | Pisces | 178° W | Most of the night |
| Nov 1 | +7.7 | 28.878 | Pisces | 164° E | Most of the night |
| Nov 15 | +7.7 | 28.975 | Pisces | 150° E | Evening sky |
| Dec 1 | +7.7 | 29.148 | Pisces | 133° E | Evening sky |
| Dec 15 | +7.7 | 29.345 | Pisces | 119° 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.
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Neptune is brightest around October 2035 (magnitude +7.7); 2 conjunctions, oppositions or elongations occur this year.