Uranus Observation Details
Uranus Daily Motion
Uranus will be visible until March, 31, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.
Uranus Visibility Timetable on March 28
Uranus Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Moon Rise, 6% illuminated | 06:06 | -27° |
| Uranus transit | 16:16 | 70° |
| Moon Set | 17:35 | 63° |
| Sunset | 19:27 | 44° |
| Civil sunset | 19:55 | 39° |
| Astrosession begin | 20:59 | 26° |
| Uranus set | 23:19 | |
| Astrosession end | 05:29 | -30° |
| Uranus rise | 09:10 |
Track Uranus Position Throughout the Night
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Shift the map to change the time and observe Uranus changing position in the night sky.
Upcoming Events
| Time | Description | Constellation |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, 6 September 2025 | Retrograde motion of Uranus begins | Taurus |
| Sat, 22 November 2025 | Uranus is in Opposition | Taurus |
Current position of Uranus in Solar System
| Date | Fri, 28 March 2025 |
| Distance from Earth to Uranus | 20.206 AU (3,022,774,575km) |
| Elongation | 47° |
| Angular diameter | 3.5" |
| Magnitude | 5.8 |
Finder Chart for Uranus
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| Object name | Uranus |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| Uranus coordinates | 3.48608, 18.70072 |
| Center coordinates | 3.48608, 18.70072 |
Uranus Passage Through Night
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Current position of Uranus
| Time | 05:06 |
| Latitude | 39.0469 |
| Longitude | -77.4903 |
| Uranus elevation | -31° |
| Uranus Azimuth | -14° |
Here you can see the current position of the Uranus on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Uranus's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of Uranus
| Date | Sat, 29 March 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 20:56 |
| Twighlight end | 05:23 |
| Twighlight duration | 8h 26m |
| Rise | 09:06 |
| Set | 23:11 |
| Elevation at transit | 70° |
| Transit time | 16:09 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 03h 29m 16s", Dec: 18° 42' 27s |
| Magnitude | 6 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Uranus, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Uranus is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Uranus is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.