Planets TonightNeptune in 2044: brightness, position and events
Brightest+7.7around Oct 15
Closest (in table)28.820 au4311 million km
Farthest30.815 au
Events this year2
Brightest last year+7.7
Events this year
| Date (JST) | Event | Mag | Dist (au) | Constellation | Elong. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2044-05-02 09:49 | Conjunction with the Sun | +7.8 | 30.816 | Aries | 1.7° |
| 2044-11-05 14:20 | Opposition | +7.7 | 28.818 | 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 | 29.310 | Aries | 120° E | Evening sky |
| Jan 15 | +7.7 | 29.535 | Aries | 105° E | Evening sky |
| Feb 1 | +7.8 | 29.827 | Aries | 88° E | Evening sky |
| Feb 15 | +7.8 | 30.066 | Aries | 74° E | Evening sky |
| Mar 1 | +7.8 | 30.304 | Aries | 59° E | Evening sky |
| Mar 15 | +7.8 | 30.497 | Aries | 46° E | Evening sky |
| Apr 1 | +7.8 | 30.677 | Aries | 29° E | Evening sky |
| Apr 15 | +7.8 | 30.772 | Aries | 16° E | Evening sky |
| May 1 | +7.8 | 30.815 | Aries | 2° E | Too close to the Sun |
| May 15 | +7.8 | 30.795 | Aries | 12° W | Too close to the Sun |
| Jun 1 | +7.8 | 30.700 | Aries | 28° W | Morning sky |
| Jun 15 | +7.8 | 30.569 | Aries | 41° W | Morning sky |
| Jul 1 | +7.8 | 30.370 | Aries | 56° W | Morning sky |
| Jul 15 | +7.8 | 30.162 | Aries | 69° W | Morning sky |
| Aug 1 | +7.8 | 29.885 | Aries | 85° W | Morning sky |
| Aug 15 | +7.8 | 29.649 | Aries | 98° W | Morning sky |
| Sep 1 | +7.7 | 29.376 | Aries | 114° W | Morning sky |
| Sep 15 | +7.7 | 29.176 | Aries | 128° W | Morning sky |
| Oct 1 | +7.7 | 28.991 | Aries | 144° W | Morning sky |
| Oct 15 | +7.7 | 28.880 | Aries | 158° W | Most of the night |
| Nov 1 | +7.7 | 28.820 | Aries | 175° W | Most of the night |
| Nov 15 | +7.7 | 28.836 | Aries | 170° E | Most of the night |
| Dec 1 | +7.7 | 28.927 | Aries | 153° E | Most of the night |
| Dec 15 | +7.7 | 29.064 | Aries | 139° 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 2044 (magnitude +7.7); 2 conjunctions, oppositions or elongations occur this year.