Planets TonightNeptune in 2041: brightness, position and events
Brightest+7.7around Oct 15
Closest (in table)28.816 au4311 million km
Farthest30.810 au
Events this year2
Brightest last year+7.7
Events this year
| Date (JST) | Event | Mag | Dist (au) | Constellation | Elong. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2041-04-25 18:08 | Conjunction with the Sun | +7.8 | 30.814 | Aries | 1.7° |
| 2041-10-30 03:02 | Opposition | +7.7 | 28.814 | Aries | 178.2° |
Magnitude through the year (lower = brighter)
Twice-monthly position and visibility
| Date | Mag | Dist (au) | Constellation | Elong. | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | +7.7 | 29.426 | Aries | 112° E | Evening sky |
| Jan 15 | +7.7 | 29.661 | Aries | 98° E | Evening sky |
| Feb 1 | +7.8 | 29.954 | Aries | 81° E | Evening sky |
| Feb 15 | +7.8 | 30.187 | Aries | 67° E | Evening sky |
| Mar 1 | +7.8 | 30.397 | Aries | 53° E | Evening sky |
| Mar 15 | +7.8 | 30.572 | Aries | 39° E | Evening sky |
| Apr 1 | +7.8 | 30.726 | Aries | 23° E | Evening sky |
| Apr 15 | +7.8 | 30.796 | Aries | 10° E | Too close to the Sun |
| May 1 | +7.8 | 30.810 | Aries | 6° W | Too close to the Sun |
| May 15 | +7.8 | 30.765 | Aries | 18° W | Morning sky |
| Jun 1 | +7.8 | 30.641 | Aries | 34° W | Morning sky |
| Jun 15 | +7.8 | 30.489 | Aries | 47° W | Morning sky |
| Jul 1 | +7.8 | 30.271 | Aries | 62° W | Morning sky |
| Jul 15 | +7.8 | 30.052 | Aries | 75° W | Morning sky |
| Aug 1 | +7.8 | 29.769 | Aries | 91° W | Morning sky |
| Aug 15 | +7.7 | 29.536 | Aries | 105° W | Morning sky |
| Sep 1 | +7.7 | 29.274 | Aries | 121° W | Morning sky |
| Sep 15 | +7.7 | 29.089 | Aries | 135° W | Morning sky |
| Oct 1 | +7.7 | 28.929 | Aries | 151° W | Most of the night |
| Oct 15 | +7.7 | 28.843 | Aries | 165° W | Most of the night |
| Nov 1 | +7.7 | 28.816 | Aries | 177° E | Most of the night |
| Nov 15 | +7.7 | 28.860 | Aries | 163° E | Most of the night |
| Dec 1 | +7.7 | 28.980 | Aries | 146° E | Evening sky |
| Dec 15 | +7.7 | 29.139 | Aries | 132° 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 2041 (magnitude +7.7); 2 conjunctions, oppositions or elongations occur this year.