Uranus Shines Bright in the Night Sky: How to Spot the Ice Giant
If you are a stargazer, you might want to look up at the night sky tonight, November 13, 2023, as you may be able to catch a glimpse of Uranus, the seventh planet from the Sun. Uranus is one of the most distant and mysterious planets in the solar system, and it is rarely visible to the naked eye. However, tonight it will be at its brightest, as it reaches opposition, meaning it is directly opposite the Sun from Earth’s perspective. What is Uranus and why is it special? Uranus is an ice giant planet, meaning it has a thick…