Planets TonightUranus in 2033: brightness, position and events
Brightest+5.5around Dec 15
Closest (in table)17.988 au2691 million km
Farthest19.996 au
Events this year2
Brightest last year+5.5
Events this year
| Date (JST) | Event | Mag | Dist (au) | Constellation | Elong. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2033-06-23 07:48 | Conjunction with the Sun | +5.7 | 20.003 | Gemini | 0.2° |
| 2033-12-25 22:28 | Opposition | +5.5 | 17.970 | Gemini | 179.7° |
Magnitude through the year (lower = brighter)
Twice-monthly position and visibility
| Date | Mag | Dist (au) | Constellation | Elong. | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | +5.5 | 18.054 | Taurus | 168° E | Most of the night |
| Jan 15 | +5.5 | 18.131 | Taurus | 153° E | Most of the night |
| Feb 1 | +5.5 | 18.297 | Taurus | 136° E | Evening sky |
| Feb 15 | +5.5 | 18.482 | Taurus | 121° E | Evening sky |
| Mar 1 | +5.6 | 18.697 | Taurus | 107° E | Evening sky |
| Mar 15 | +5.6 | 18.930 | Taurus | 93° E | Evening sky |
| Apr 1 | +5.6 | 19.215 | Taurus | 76° E | Evening sky |
| Apr 15 | +5.7 | 19.436 | Taurus | 63° E | Evening sky |
| May 1 | +5.7 | 19.657 | Taurus | 48° E | Evening sky |
| May 15 | +5.7 | 19.813 | Taurus | 35° E | Evening sky |
| Jun 1 | +5.7 | 19.943 | Taurus | 20° E | Evening sky |
| Jun 15 | +5.7 | 19.996 | Gemini | 7° E | Too close to the Sun |
| Jul 1 | +5.7 | 19.993 | Gemini | 7° W | Too close to the Sun |
| Jul 15 | +5.7 | 19.935 | Gemini | 20° W | Morning sky |
| Aug 1 | +5.7 | 19.800 | Gemini | 35° W | Morning sky |
| Aug 15 | +5.7 | 19.641 | Gemini | 48° W | Morning sky |
| Sep 1 | +5.7 | 19.401 | Gemini | 64° W | Morning sky |
| Sep 15 | +5.6 | 19.176 | Gemini | 77° W | Morning sky |
| Oct 1 | +5.6 | 18.904 | Gemini | 92° W | Morning sky |
| Oct 15 | +5.6 | 18.667 | Gemini | 106° W | Morning sky |
| Nov 1 | +5.5 | 18.403 | Gemini | 123° W | Morning sky |
| Nov 15 | +5.5 | 18.220 | Gemini | 138° W | Morning sky |
| Dec 1 | +5.5 | 18.065 | Gemini | 154° W | Most of the night |
| Dec 15 | +5.5 | 17.988 | Gemini | 169° 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.
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Uranus is brightest around December 2033 (magnitude +5.5); 2 conjunctions, oppositions or elongations occur this year.