Uranus Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Uranus right now?
Uranus is located in the constellation Taurus, approximately 20.39 AU from Earth. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 28 degrees, Uranus is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:54 local time, and at that moment, Uranus will appear at an altitude of 9 degrees toward the northeast.
Twilight begins at 18:54 local time, and at that moment, Uranus will appear at an altitude of 9 degrees toward the northeast.
Uranus Visibility on April 27
Uranus is visible from sunset through most of the night
Uranus Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Uranus transit | 12:39 | 73° |
Moon Rise, 70.1% illuminated  | 13:18 | 71° |
| Sunset | 17:51 | 21° |
| Civil sunset | 18:20 | 15° |
| Twighlight start | 18:54 | 9° |
| Astrosession begin | 19:29 | 2° |
| Uranus set | 19:43 | |
| Moon Set | 02:13 | -28° |
| Astrosession end | 02:40 | -26° |
| Uranus rise | 05:32 |
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, 23 May 2026, 15:00 | Taurus | |
| Thu, 10 September 2026 | Retrograde motion of Uranus begins | Taurus |
| Thu, 26 November 2026 | Uranus is in Opposition | Taurus |
| Mon, 8 February 2027 | Retrograde motion of Uranus ends | Taurus |
Current position of Uranus in Solar System
| Date | Mon, 27 April 2026 |
| Distance from Earth to Uranus | 20.39 AU (3,050,300,584km) |
| Elongation | 23° |
| Angular diameter | 3.5" |
| Magnitude | 5.8 |
Finder Chart for Uranus
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| Object name | Uranus |
| Field of view | |
| Limiting magnitude | |
| Uranus coordinates | 3.85962, 19.99597 |
| Center coordinates | 3.85962, 19.99597 |
Uranus Passage Through Night
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Current position of Uranus
| Time | 08:02 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Uranus elevation | 28° |
| Uranus Azimuth | -85° |
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
Uranus will be visible until May, 2, 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.
| Date | Mon, 27 April 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 19:24 |
| Twighlight end | 02:35 |
| Twighlight duration | 7h 11m |
| Rise | 05:32 |
| Set | 19:39 |
| Elevation at transit | 73° |
| Transit time | 12:35 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 03h 51m 38s", Dec: 19° 59' 57s |
| 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.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
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.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Uranus
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 3.85962° |
| Declination | 19.99597° |
| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Elevation | 28° |
| Azimuth | -85.4° |
Basic Properties
| Mass, kg | 8.6813E+25 |
| Mean density, g/cm³ | 1.271 |
Orbit
| Orbital period, days | 30685.4 d |
Rotation
| Sidereal rotation period, days | 17.24+-0.01 h |
Surface & Atmosphere
| Surface gravity, m/s² | 9.19+-0.02 |
| Escape velocity, km/s | 21.3 |
| Mean temperature, K | 76+-2 K |
Brightness
| Visual magnitude V(1,0) | -7.11 |
Data Acknowledgment
Our solar system data—including planetary physical and orbital parameters—comes from the Solar System OpenData API , maintained by Le Système Solaire. We thank Christophe and the contributors for making this open data available.