Planets TonightUranus in 2024: brightness, position and events
Brightest+5.6around Nov 15
Closest (in table)18.573 au2779 million km
Farthest20.602 au
Events this year2
Brightest last year+5.7
Events this year
| Date (JST) | Event | Mag | Dist (au) | Constellation | Elong. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-13 18:13 | Conjunction with the Sun | +5.9 | 20.602 | Aries | 0.3° |
| 2024-11-17 11:44 | Opposition | +5.6 | 18.572 | Taurus | 179.7° |
Magnitude through the year (lower = brighter)
Twice-monthly position and visibility
| Date | Mag | Dist (au) | Constellation | Elong. | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | +5.7 | 18.977 | Aries | 129° E | Evening sky |
| Jan 15 | +5.7 | 19.180 | Aries | 115° E | Evening sky |
| Feb 1 | +5.8 | 19.458 | Aries | 97° E | Evening sky |
| Feb 15 | +5.8 | 19.696 | Aries | 83° E | Evening sky |
| Mar 1 | +5.8 | 19.944 | Aries | 69° E | Evening sky |
| Mar 15 | +5.8 | 20.155 | Aries | 55° E | Evening sky |
| Apr 1 | +5.8 | 20.366 | Aries | 39° E | Evening sky |
| Apr 15 | +5.9 | 20.494 | Aries | 26° E | Evening sky |
| May 1 | +5.9 | 20.581 | Aries | 11° E | Too close to the Sun |
| May 15 | +5.9 | 20.602 | Aries | 2° W | Too close to the Sun |
| Jun 1 | +5.9 | 20.557 | Taurus | 17° W | Morning sky |
| Jun 15 | +5.8 | 20.464 | Taurus | 30° W | Morning sky |
| Jul 1 | +5.8 | 20.302 | Taurus | 44° W | Morning sky |
| Jul 15 | +5.8 | 20.119 | Taurus | 57° W | Morning sky |
| Aug 1 | +5.8 | 19.860 | Taurus | 72° W | Morning sky |
| Aug 15 | +5.8 | 19.627 | Taurus | 86° W | Morning sky |
| Sep 1 | +5.7 | 19.340 | Taurus | 102° W | Morning sky |
| Sep 15 | +5.7 | 19.116 | Taurus | 116° W | Morning sky |
| Oct 1 | +5.7 | 18.890 | Taurus | 132° W | Morning sky |
| Oct 15 | +5.7 | 18.734 | Taurus | 146° W | Morning sky |
| Nov 1 | +5.6 | 18.611 | Taurus | 163° W | Most of the night |
| Nov 15 | +5.6 | 18.573 | Taurus | 178° W | Most of the night |
| Dec 1 | +5.6 | 18.603 | Taurus | 165° E | Most of the night |
| Dec 15 | +5.7 | 18.693 | 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
Uranus is brightest around November 2024 (magnitude +5.6); 2 conjunctions, oppositions or elongations occur this year.