Planets TonightNeptune in 2049: brightness, position and events
Brightest+7.7around Nov 1
Closest (in table)28.828 au4313 million km
Farthest30.827 au
Events this year2
Brightest last year+7.7
Events this year
| Date (JST) | Event | Mag | Dist (au) | Constellation | Elong. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2049-05-14 06:33 | Conjunction with the Sun | +7.8 | 30.827 | Aries | 1.7° |
| 2049-11-17 00:32 | Opposition | +7.7 | 28.828 | Taurus | 178.2° |
Magnitude through the year (lower = brighter)
Twice-monthly position and visibility
| Date | Mag | Dist (au) | Constellation | Elong. | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | +7.7 | 29.173 | Aries | 130° E | Evening sky |
| Jan 15 | +7.7 | 29.377 | Aries | 116° E | Evening sky |
| Feb 1 | +7.7 | 29.657 | Aries | 98° E | Evening sky |
| Feb 15 | +7.8 | 29.899 | Aries | 84° E | Evening sky |
| Mar 1 | +7.8 | 30.135 | Aries | 70° E | Evening sky |
| Mar 15 | +7.8 | 30.352 | Aries | 57° E | Evening sky |
| Apr 1 | +7.8 | 30.572 | Aries | 40° E | Evening sky |
| Apr 15 | +7.8 | 30.707 | Aries | 27° E | Evening sky |
| May 1 | +7.8 | 30.801 | Aries | 12° E | Too close to the Sun |
| May 15 | +7.8 | 30.827 | Aries | 2° W | Too close to the Sun |
| Jun 1 | +7.8 | 30.785 | Taurus | 17° W | Morning sky |
| Jun 15 | +7.8 | 30.694 | Taurus | 30° W | Morning sky |
| Jul 1 | +7.8 | 30.533 | Taurus | 44° W | Morning sky |
| Jul 15 | +7.8 | 30.350 | Taurus | 58° W | Morning sky |
| Aug 1 | +7.8 | 30.090 | Taurus | 73° W | Morning sky |
| Aug 15 | +7.8 | 29.858 | Taurus | 87° W | Morning sky |
| Sep 1 | +7.7 | 29.573 | Taurus | 103° W | Morning sky |
| Sep 15 | +7.7 | 29.352 | Taurus | 117° W | Morning sky |
| Oct 1 | +7.7 | 29.131 | Taurus | 132° W | Morning sky |
| Oct 15 | +7.7 | 28.979 | Taurus | 147° W | Morning sky |
| Nov 1 | +7.7 | 28.862 | Taurus | 164° W | Most of the night |
| Nov 15 | +7.7 | 28.828 | Taurus | 178° W | Most of the night |
| Dec 1 | +7.7 | 28.864 | Taurus | 165° E | Most of the night |
| Dec 15 | +7.7 | 28.957 | Taurus | 150° E | Most of the night |
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 November 2049 (magnitude +7.7); 2 conjunctions, oppositions or elongations occur this year.