Uranus at Opposition 2026
Date & Time
UTC
Overview
November 25, 2026. Uranus at its brightest (~5.7 mag) — barely visible to the naked eye. Best viewed with binoculars or telescope. Best time of year to observe Uranus.
Data Source
Solstice and equinox dates calculated from JPL DE440 ephemeris (the same planetary/lunar ephemeris used by NASA). Meteor shower peak dates and ZHR values follow the International Meteor Organization (IMO) annual calendar. Planetary event data from NASA Horizons system.
Plan Your Observation
Use these free tools to prepare for the event: