Planets TonightUranus in 2027: brightness, position and events
Brightest+5.6around Dec 1
Closest (in table)18.377 au2749 million km
Farthest20.408 au
Events this year2
Brightest last year+5.6
Events this year
| Date (JST) | Event | Mag | Dist (au) | Constellation | Elong. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-05-27 15:11 | Conjunction with the Sun | +5.8 | 20.411 | Taurus | 0.1° |
| 2027-11-30 18:21 | Opposition | +5.6 | 18.377 | Taurus | 179.9° |
Magnitude through the year (lower = brighter)
Twice-monthly position and visibility
| Date | Mag | Dist (au) | Constellation | Elong. | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | +5.6 | 18.642 | Taurus | 142° E | Evening sky |
| Jan 15 | +5.6 | 18.811 | Taurus | 127° E | Evening sky |
| Feb 1 | +5.7 | 19.065 | Taurus | 110° E | Evening sky |
| Feb 15 | +5.7 | 19.297 | Taurus | 96° E | Evening sky |
| Mar 1 | +5.7 | 19.534 | Taurus | 82° E | Evening sky |
| Mar 15 | +5.8 | 19.763 | Taurus | 68° E | Evening sky |
| Apr 1 | +5.8 | 20.012 | Taurus | 52° E | Evening sky |
| Apr 15 | +5.8 | 20.181 | Taurus | 38° E | Evening sky |
| May 1 | +5.8 | 20.321 | Taurus | 24° E | Evening sky |
| May 15 | +5.8 | 20.391 | Taurus | 11° E | Too close to the Sun |
| Jun 1 | +5.8 | 20.408 | Taurus | 4° W | Too close to the Sun |
| Jun 15 | +5.8 | 20.363 | Taurus | 17° W | Morning sky |
| Jul 1 | +5.8 | 20.252 | Taurus | 31° W | Morning sky |
| Jul 15 | +5.8 | 20.107 | Taurus | 44° W | Morning sky |
| Aug 1 | +5.8 | 19.880 | Taurus | 60° W | Morning sky |
| Aug 15 | +5.7 | 19.663 | Taurus | 73° W | Morning sky |
| Sep 1 | +5.7 | 19.378 | Taurus | 89° W | Morning sky |
| Sep 15 | +5.7 | 19.141 | Taurus | 102° W | Morning sky |
| Oct 1 | +5.6 | 18.886 | Taurus | 118° W | Morning sky |
| Oct 15 | +5.6 | 18.691 | Taurus | 132° W | Morning sky |
| Nov 1 | +5.6 | 18.508 | Taurus | 149° W | Morning sky |
| Nov 15 | +5.6 | 18.413 | Taurus | 164° W | Most of the night |
| Dec 1 | +5.6 | 18.377 | Taurus | 179° E | Most of the night |
| Dec 15 | +5.6 | 18.410 | Taurus | 164° 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 December 2027 (magnitude +5.6); 2 conjunctions, oppositions or elongations occur this year.