Planets TonightNeptune in 2050: brightness, position and events
Brightest+7.7around Nov 1
Closest (in table)28.830 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2050-05-16 20:29 | Conjunction with the Sun | +7.8 | 30.827 | Taurus | 1.7° |
| 2050-11-19 11:54 | Opposition | +7.7 | 28.829 | 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 | 29.141 | Aries | 133° E | Evening sky |
| Jan 15 | +7.7 | 29.339 | Aries | 118° E | Evening sky |
| Feb 1 | +7.7 | 29.615 | Aries | 101° E | Evening sky |
| Feb 15 | +7.8 | 29.856 | Aries | 87° E | Evening sky |
| Mar 1 | +7.8 | 30.094 | Aries | 73° E | Evening sky |
| Mar 15 | +7.8 | 30.315 | Taurus | 59° E | Evening sky |
| Apr 1 | +7.8 | 30.544 | Taurus | 43° E | Evening sky |
| Apr 15 | +7.8 | 30.687 | Taurus | 29° E | Evening sky |
| May 1 | +7.8 | 30.792 | Taurus | 14° E | Too close to the Sun |
| May 15 | +7.8 | 30.827 | Taurus | 2° E | Too close to the Sun |
| Jun 1 | +7.8 | 30.797 | Taurus | 15° W | Too close to the Sun |
| Jun 15 | +7.8 | 30.715 | Taurus | 27° W | Morning sky |
| Jul 1 | +7.8 | 30.563 | Taurus | 42° W | Morning sky |
| Jul 15 | +7.8 | 30.387 | Taurus | 55° W | Morning sky |
| Aug 1 | +7.8 | 30.132 | Taurus | 71° W | Morning sky |
| Aug 15 | +7.8 | 29.902 | Taurus | 84° W | Morning sky |
| Sep 1 | +7.8 | 29.616 | Taurus | 100° W | Morning sky |
| Sep 15 | +7.7 | 29.391 | Taurus | 114° W | Morning sky |
| Oct 1 | +7.7 | 29.163 | Taurus | 130° W | Morning sky |
| Oct 15 | +7.7 | 29.003 | Taurus | 144° W | Morning sky |
| Nov 1 | +7.7 | 28.874 | Taurus | 161° W | Most of the night |
| Nov 15 | +7.7 | 28.830 | Taurus | 176° W | Most of the night |
| Dec 1 | +7.7 | 28.854 | Taurus | 167° E | Most of the night |
| Dec 15 | +7.7 | 28.937 | Taurus | 153° 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 2050 (magnitude +7.7); 2 conjunctions, oppositions or elongations occur this year.