Planets TonightUranus in 2031: brightness, position and events
Brightest+5.5around Dec 1
Closest (in table)18.104 au2708 million km
Farthest20.137 au
Events this year2
Brightest last year+5.5
Events this year
| Date (JST) | Event | Mag | Dist (au) | Constellation | Elong. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2031-06-14 14:43 | Conjunction with the Sun | +5.8 | 20.137 | Taurus | 0.1° |
| 2031-12-17 18:27 | Opposition | +5.5 | 18.103 | Taurus | 179.8° |
Magnitude through the year (lower = brighter)
Twice-monthly position and visibility
| Date | Mag | Dist (au) | Constellation | Elong. | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | +5.5 | 18.227 | Taurus | 160° E | Most of the night |
| Jan 15 | +5.5 | 18.337 | Taurus | 145° E | Evening sky |
| Feb 1 | +5.6 | 18.536 | Taurus | 127° E | Evening sky |
| Feb 15 | +5.6 | 18.741 | Taurus | 113° E | Evening sky |
| Mar 1 | +5.6 | 18.969 | Taurus | 98° E | Evening sky |
| Mar 15 | +5.7 | 19.205 | Taurus | 85° E | Evening sky |
| Apr 1 | +5.7 | 19.484 | Taurus | 68° E | Evening sky |
| Apr 15 | +5.7 | 19.692 | Taurus | 55° E | Evening sky |
| May 1 | +5.7 | 19.890 | Taurus | 40° E | Evening sky |
| May 15 | +5.7 | 20.020 | Taurus | 27° E | Evening sky |
| Jun 1 | +5.8 | 20.115 | Taurus | 12° E | Too close to the Sun |
| Jun 15 | +5.8 | 20.137 | Taurus | 1° W | Too close to the Sun |
| Jul 1 | +5.8 | 20.098 | Taurus | 15° W | Morning sky |
| Jul 15 | +5.7 | 20.010 | Taurus | 28° W | Morning sky |
| Aug 1 | +5.7 | 19.841 | Taurus | 43° W | Morning sky |
| Aug 15 | +5.7 | 19.660 | Taurus | 56° W | Morning sky |
| Sep 1 | +5.7 | 19.400 | Taurus | 72° W | Morning sky |
| Sep 15 | +5.6 | 19.166 | Taurus | 85° W | Morning sky |
| Oct 1 | +5.6 | 18.893 | Taurus | 100° W | Morning sky |
| Oct 15 | +5.6 | 18.665 | Taurus | 114° W | Morning sky |
| Nov 1 | +5.6 | 18.422 | Taurus | 132° W | Morning sky |
| Nov 15 | +5.5 | 18.264 | Taurus | 146° W | Morning sky |
| Dec 1 | +5.5 | 18.145 | Taurus | 163° W | Most of the night |
| Dec 15 | +5.5 | 18.104 | Taurus | 178° W | 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 2031 (magnitude +5.5); 2 conjunctions, oppositions or elongations occur this year.