Planets TonightUranus in 2026: brightness, position and events
Brightest+5.6around Nov 15
Closest (in table)18.448 au2760 million km
Farthest20.470 au
Events this year2
Brightest last year+5.6
Events this year
| Date (JST) | Event | Mag | Dist (au) | Constellation | Elong. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-22 23:26 | Conjunction with the Sun | +5.8 | 20.477 | Taurus | 0.2° |
| 2026-11-26 07:41 | Opposition | +5.6 | 18.444 | Taurus | 179.9° |
Magnitude through the year (lower = brighter)
Twice-monthly position and visibility
| Date | Mag | Dist (au) | Constellation | Elong. | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | +5.7 | 18.757 | Taurus | 137° E | Evening sky |
| Jan 15 | +5.7 | 18.939 | Taurus | 123° E | Evening sky |
| Feb 1 | +5.7 | 19.203 | Taurus | 105° E | Evening sky |
| Feb 15 | +5.7 | 19.439 | Taurus | 91° E | Evening sky |
| Mar 1 | +5.8 | 19.675 | Taurus | 77° E | Evening sky |
| Mar 15 | +5.8 | 19.899 | Taurus | 64° E | Evening sky |
| Apr 1 | +5.8 | 20.137 | Taurus | 47° E | Evening sky |
| Apr 15 | +5.8 | 20.293 | Taurus | 34° E | Evening sky |
| May 1 | +5.8 | 20.415 | Taurus | 20° E | Evening sky |
| May 15 | +5.8 | 20.470 | Taurus | 7° E | Too close to the Sun |
| Jun 1 | +5.8 | 20.465 | Taurus | 9° W | Too close to the Sun |
| Jun 15 | +5.8 | 20.404 | Taurus | 21° W | Morning sky |
| Jul 1 | +5.8 | 20.275 | Taurus | 36° W | Morning sky |
| Jul 15 | +5.8 | 20.117 | Taurus | 48° W | Morning sky |
| Aug 1 | +5.8 | 19.877 | Taurus | 64° W | Morning sky |
| Aug 15 | +5.7 | 19.654 | Taurus | 77° W | Morning sky |
| Sep 1 | +5.7 | 19.367 | Taurus | 93° W | Morning sky |
| Sep 15 | +5.7 | 19.132 | Taurus | 107° W | Morning sky |
| Oct 1 | +5.7 | 18.886 | Taurus | 122° W | Morning sky |
| Oct 15 | +5.6 | 18.702 | Taurus | 137° W | Morning sky |
| Nov 1 | +5.6 | 18.538 | Taurus | 154° W | Most of the night |
| Nov 15 | +5.6 | 18.462 | Taurus | 169° W | Most of the night |
| Dec 1 | +5.6 | 18.448 | Taurus | 174° E | Most of the night |
| Dec 15 | +5.6 | 18.501 | Taurus | 160° 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 2026 (magnitude +5.6); 2 conjunctions, oppositions or elongations occur this year.