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Planet at opposition
Uranus at opposition
Uranus is opposite the Sun in our sky, near its brightest and visible for most of the night.
DateThursday, November 26, 2026
Local time00:27
VisibilityGood
LocationWorldwide event
What to know
Best around midnightVisible most of the night5.6 magnitudeBinoculars or telescope
How this was calculated
Astronomical calculation
- Source
- Astronomy Engine
- Method
- Apparent positions calculated from VSOP87 and NOVAS-based models.
- Accuracy and limits
- Times are suitable for observing plans; local horizons, terrain, and atmospheric refraction can shift first or last visibility.
What you will actually see
At opposition the planet is opposite the Sun, usually at its brightest and available for much of the night.
Where to lookUse the planet's live detail page for its exact direction and altitude from your location.
What to bringBinoculars or telescope
Prepare for the event
- Observe when the planet is highest, not just when it first rises.
- Let a telescope cool outdoors before using high magnification.
- Choose a steady, cloud-free interval; city light matters less for bright planets.
How to observe it
- Find the planet with the naked eye using its direction and brightness.
- Use low magnification to center it, then increase power gradually.
- Wait for brief moments of steady air when fine detail sharpens.