Planets TonightUranus in 2032: brightness, position and events
Brightest+5.5around Dec 15
Closest (in table)18.042 au2699 million km
Farthest20.068 au
Events this year2
Brightest last year+5.5
Events this year
| Date (JST) | Event | Mag | Dist (au) | Constellation | Elong. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2032-06-18 10:45 | Conjunction with the Sun | +5.7 | 20.069 | Taurus | 0.2° |
| 2032-12-21 08:11 | Opposition | +5.5 | 18.036 | 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 | 18.135 | Taurus | 164° E | Most of the night |
| Jan 15 | +5.5 | 18.227 | Taurus | 150° E | Evening sky |
| Feb 1 | +5.5 | 18.408 | Taurus | 132° E | Evening sky |
| Feb 15 | +5.6 | 18.602 | Taurus | 117° E | Evening sky |
| Mar 1 | +5.6 | 18.841 | Taurus | 102° E | Evening sky |
| Mar 15 | +5.6 | 19.076 | Taurus | 88° E | Evening sky |
| Apr 1 | +5.7 | 19.358 | Taurus | 72° E | Evening sky |
| Apr 15 | +5.7 | 19.572 | Taurus | 58° E | Evening sky |
| May 1 | +5.7 | 19.781 | Taurus | 43° E | Evening sky |
| May 15 | +5.7 | 19.923 | Taurus | 31° E | Evening sky |
| Jun 1 | +5.7 | 20.033 | Taurus | 15° E | Evening sky |
| Jun 15 | +5.7 | 20.068 | Taurus | 3° E | Too close to the Sun |
| Jul 1 | +5.7 | 20.045 | Taurus | 12° W | Too close to the Sun |
| Jul 15 | +5.7 | 19.971 | Taurus | 24° W | Morning sky |
| Aug 1 | +5.7 | 19.817 | Taurus | 40° W | Morning sky |
| Aug 15 | +5.7 | 19.644 | Taurus | 52° W | Morning sky |
| Sep 1 | +5.7 | 19.392 | Gemini | 68° W | Morning sky |
| Sep 15 | +5.6 | 19.162 | Gemini | 81° W | Morning sky |
| Oct 1 | +5.6 | 18.889 | Gemini | 97° W | Morning sky |
| Oct 15 | +5.6 | 18.656 | Gemini | 111° W | Morning sky |
| Nov 1 | +5.5 | 18.403 | Gemini | 128° W | Morning sky |
| Nov 15 | +5.5 | 18.234 | Gemini | 142° W | Morning sky |
| Dec 1 | +5.5 | 18.099 | Taurus | 159° W | Most of the night |
| Dec 15 | +5.5 | 18.042 | Taurus | 174° 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 2032 (magnitude +5.5); 2 conjunctions, oppositions or elongations occur this year.