When a stellar object is opposite the sun in the night sky this is what is known as opposition to the sun. (Word of the Day) The object might include a planet from our own solar system such as Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus or Neptune. It can also include a dwarf planet such as Pluto or an asteroid such as Vesta. These opposition events are significant for us stargazers as the object will rise at sunset and set at sunrise. It will remain visible in the night sky in-between those times.
Opposition is the very best time these bright and shiny objects in the night sky.
The seventh planet from the sun is an icy giant nearly four times larger than our home planet. It will attain opposition this evening becoming its largest and brightest for the year.
The light cast by the Beaver moon will call for you to grab a pair of binoculars or a telescope for viewing. Nevertheless, you will have an opportunity all night long!
Look for the planet Uranus in the constellation Aries - The Ram.
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