Planets TonightNeptune in 2036: brightness, position and events
Brightest+7.7around Oct 15
Closest (in table)28.834 au4314 million km
Farthest30.834 au
Events this year2
Brightest last year+7.7
Events this year
| Date (JST) | Event | Mag | Dist (au) | Constellation | Elong. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2036-04-14 00:47 | Conjunction with the Sun | +7.8 | 30.834 | Pisces | 1.6° |
| 2036-10-18 15:12 | Opposition | +7.7 | 28.833 | Pisces | 178.2° |
Magnitude through the year (lower = brighter)
Twice-monthly position and visibility
| Date | Mag | Dist (au) | Constellation | Elong. | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | +7.7 | 29.621 | Pisces | 102° E | Evening sky |
| Jan 15 | +7.8 | 29.863 | Pisces | 87° E | Evening sky |
| Feb 1 | +7.8 | 30.151 | Pisces | 70° E | Evening sky |
| Feb 15 | +7.8 | 30.368 | Pisces | 56° E | Evening sky |
| Mar 1 | +7.8 | 30.565 | Pisces | 42° E | Evening sky |
| Mar 15 | +7.8 | 30.705 | Pisces | 28° E | Evening sky |
| Apr 1 | +7.8 | 30.809 | Pisces | 12° E | Too close to the Sun |
| Apr 15 | +7.8 | 30.834 | Pisces | 2° W | Too close to the Sun |
| May 1 | +7.8 | 30.796 | Pisces | 16° W | Morning sky |
| May 15 | +7.8 | 30.707 | Pisces | 30° W | Morning sky |
| Jun 1 | +7.8 | 30.536 | Pisces | 45° W | Morning sky |
| Jun 15 | +7.8 | 30.352 | Pisces | 58° W | Morning sky |
| Jul 1 | +7.8 | 30.108 | Pisces | 73° W | Morning sky |
| Jul 15 | +7.8 | 29.877 | Pisces | 86° W | Morning sky |
| Aug 1 | +7.7 | 29.592 | Pisces | 103° W | Morning sky |
| Aug 15 | +7.7 | 29.371 | Pisces | 116° W | Morning sky |
| Sep 1 | +7.7 | 29.136 | Pisces | 133° W | Morning sky |
| Sep 15 | +7.7 | 28.985 | Pisces | 146° W | Morning sky |
| Oct 1 | +7.7 | 28.873 | Pisces | 162° W | Most of the night |
| Oct 15 | +7.7 | 28.834 | Pisces | 176° W | Most of the night |
| Nov 1 | +7.7 | 28.866 | Pisces | 166° E | Most of the night |
| Nov 15 | +7.7 | 28.957 | Pisces | 151° E | Most of the night |
| Dec 1 | +7.7 | 29.125 | Pisces | 135° E | Evening sky |
| Dec 15 | +7.7 | 29.317 | Pisces | 120° 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 2036 (magnitude +7.7); 2 conjunctions, oppositions or elongations occur this year.