Uranus at opposition 2026
Uranus is opposite the Sun: up all night, at its closest and brightest (magnitude 5.6) in Taurus.
When
What it is
At opposition the Earth passes between the Sun and Uranus. The planet rises at sunset, is highest around midnight and sets at sunrise.
How to see it
Uranus is at the limit of naked-eye visibility under a very dark sky; binoculars and a star chart make it easy.
Check the clouds for that night
See also
The Moon meets Mars, 2 November 2026
The Moon passes 1° from Mars — a pretty pair for the naked eye and the camera.
The Moon meets Jupiter, 2 November 2026
The Moon passes 0.5° from Jupiter — a pretty pair for the naked eye and the camera.
The Moon meets Venus, 7 November 2026
The Moon passes 1° from Venus — a pretty pair for the naked eye and the camera.
Jupiter and Mars in conjunction, 16 November 2026
Jupiter and Mars are just 1.2° apart — they fit in one binocular view.
Neptune at opposition 2026
Neptune is opposite the Sun: up all night, at its closest and brightest (magnitude 7.8) in Pisces.
Saturn at opposition 2026
Saturn is opposite the Sun: up all night, at its closest and brightest (magnitude 0.3) in Cetus.