Uranus at Opposition 2022
Planetary Event
At opposition, Uranus, the Earth and the Sun are almost aligned in that order. This makes the blue-green giant one of the most exciting targets to observe this year.
At this time, the whole face of the planet turned towards Earth is lit by the Sun. The planet will be brighter than at any other time of the year and stays in the sky all night long: it rises at sunset, is highest at midnight and sets at sunrise.
However, even at its best position, Uranus is still too far away to be seen easily with the naked eye. Through a telescope, Uranus only appears as a small blue-green dot.
The world’s best telescopes provide the most beautiful images of this planet.
This is the perfect time to observe and photograph Uranus. Even though it only appears as a tiny blue-green dot through a telescope, watching this planet is a memorable experience for anyone who loves astronomy.