Planets TonightUranus in 2005: brightness, position and events
Brightest+5.8around Aug 15
Closest (in table)19.061 au2852 million km
Farthest21.050 au
Events this year2
Brightest last year+5.8
Events this year
| Date (JST) | Event | Mag | Dist (au) | Constellation | Elong. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-02-25 15:32 | Conjunction with the Sun | +6.0 | 21.051 | Aquarius | 0.7° |
| 2005-09-01 12:02 | Opposition | +5.8 | 19.061 | Aquarius | 179.2° |
Magnitude through the year (lower = brighter)
Twice-monthly position and visibility
| Date | Mag | Dist (au) | Constellation | Elong. | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | +6.0 | 20.633 | Aquarius | 53° E | Evening sky |
| Jan 15 | +6.0 | 20.809 | Aquarius | 40° E | Evening sky |
| Feb 1 | +6.0 | 20.963 | Aquarius | 23° E | Evening sky |
| Feb 15 | +6.0 | 21.034 | Aquarius | 10° E | Too close to the Sun |
| Mar 1 | +6.0 | 21.050 | Aquarius | 4° W | Too close to the Sun |
| Mar 15 | +6.0 | 21.011 | Aquarius | 17° W | Morning sky |
| Apr 1 | +6.0 | 20.895 | Aquarius | 33° W | Morning sky |
| Apr 15 | +6.0 | 20.748 | Aquarius | 46° W | Morning sky |
| May 1 | +6.0 | 20.535 | Aquarius | 61° W | Morning sky |
| May 15 | +5.9 | 20.320 | Aquarius | 74° W | Morning sky |
| Jun 1 | +5.9 | 20.039 | Aquarius | 90° W | Morning sky |
| Jun 15 | +5.9 | 19.807 | Aquarius | 103° W | Morning sky |
| Jul 1 | +5.8 | 19.558 | Aquarius | 119° W | Morning sky |
| Jul 15 | +5.8 | 19.369 | Aquarius | 132° W | Morning sky |
| Aug 1 | +5.8 | 19.191 | Aquarius | 149° W | Morning sky |
| Aug 15 | +5.8 | 19.098 | Aquarius | 163° W | Most of the night |
| Sep 1 | +5.8 | 19.061 | Aquarius | 179° W | Most of the night |
| Sep 15 | +5.8 | 19.094 | Aquarius | 166° E | Most of the night |
| Oct 1 | +5.8 | 19.201 | Aquarius | 150° E | Evening sky |
| Oct 15 | +5.8 | 19.350 | Aquarius | 135° E | Evening sky |
| Nov 1 | +5.9 | 19.585 | Aquarius | 118° E | Evening sky |
| Nov 15 | +5.9 | 19.811 | Aquarius | 104° E | Evening sky |
| Dec 1 | +5.9 | 20.085 | Aquarius | 88° E | Evening sky |
| Dec 15 | +5.9 | 20.324 | Aquarius | 74° 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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Uranus is brightest around August 2005 (magnitude +5.8); 2 conjunctions, oppositions or elongations occur this year.