When a planet's orbit brings it between Earth and a distant star, it's more than just a cosmic game of hide and seek. It's an opportunity for NASA to improve its understanding of that planet's ...

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Uranus will appear opposite the sun in Earth's sky on Nov. 21. November is the best month of 2025 to catch a glimpse of the distant ice giant Uranus as it shines at opposition, though you'll still ...

A rare grand celestial reunion is happening through February, with the moon shining close to Uranus on Wednesday, February 5. While the planets are always "aligned," seeing more than four in the sky ...