Planets TonightUranus in 1980: brightness, position and events
Brightest+5.4around May 15
Closest (in table)17.738 au2654 million km
Farthest19.769 au
Events this year2
Brightest last year+5.4
Events this year
| Date (JST) | Event | Mag | Dist (au) | Constellation | Elong. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-05-14 14:16 | Opposition | +5.4 | 17.738 | Libra | 179.7° |
| 1980-11-18 10:14 | Conjunction with the Sun | +5.7 | 19.770 | Libra | 0.2° |
Magnitude through the year (lower = brighter)
Twice-monthly position and visibility
| Date | Mag | Dist (au) | Constellation | Elong. | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | +5.6 | 19.398 | Libra | 46° W | Morning sky |
| Jan 15 | +5.6 | 19.209 | Libra | 59° W | Morning sky |
| Feb 1 | +5.6 | 18.942 | Libra | 76° W | Morning sky |
| Feb 15 | +5.6 | 18.706 | Libra | 90° W | Morning sky |
| Mar 1 | +5.5 | 18.453 | Libra | 105° W | Morning sky |
| Mar 15 | +5.5 | 18.233 | Libra | 119° W | Morning sky |
| Apr 1 | +5.5 | 18.005 | Libra | 136° W | Morning sky |
| Apr 15 | +5.5 | 17.863 | Libra | 151° W | Most of the night |
| May 1 | +5.5 | 17.764 | Libra | 167° W | Most of the night |
| May 15 | +5.4 | 17.738 | Libra | 179° E | Most of the night |
| Jun 1 | +5.5 | 17.785 | Libra | 162° E | Most of the night |
| Jun 15 | +5.5 | 17.884 | Libra | 148° E | Evening sky |
| Jul 1 | +5.5 | 18.056 | Libra | 132° E | Evening sky |
| Jul 15 | +5.5 | 18.248 | Libra | 119° E | Evening sky |
| Aug 1 | +5.5 | 18.517 | Libra | 102° E | Evening sky |
| Aug 15 | +5.6 | 18.752 | Libra | 89° E | Evening sky |
| Sep 1 | +5.6 | 19.036 | Libra | 73° E | Evening sky |
| Sep 15 | +5.6 | 19.253 | Libra | 60° E | Evening sky |
| Oct 1 | +5.7 | 19.467 | Libra | 45° E | Evening sky |
| Oct 15 | +5.7 | 19.614 | Libra | 32° E | Evening sky |
| Nov 1 | +5.7 | 19.730 | Libra | 16° E | Evening sky |
| Nov 15 | +5.7 | 19.769 | Libra | 3° E | Too close to the Sun |
| Dec 1 | +5.7 | 19.745 | Libra | 12° W | Too close to the Sun |
| Dec 15 | +5.7 | 19.667 | Libra | 26° W | Morning 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
Uranus is brightest around May 1980 (magnitude +5.4); 2 conjunctions, oppositions or elongations occur this year.