Uranus at opposition 2027
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
Mercury at greatest western elongation, 4 November 2027
Mercury is 18.8° from the Sun — the best time to find it low in the east before sunrise.
Leonids meteor shower 2027
Peak night, up to 15 meteors an hour under a dark sky. A bright Moon (89%) washes out faint meteors; only the brightest will show.
Venus and Mars in conjunction, 25 November 2027
Venus and Mars are just 0.3° apart — they fit in one binocular view.
The Moon meets Venus, 30 November 2027
The Moon passes 0.9° from Venus — a pretty pair for the naked eye and the camera.
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.