Apparition Data 2026.
This page lists upcoming dates when Saturn, Uranus and Neptune will be at opposition, when the Earth is directly between that planet and the Sun. These are ideal dates for observation. When these planets are at opposition, they will be at their closest to Earth and the brightest for that year.
SATURN
Opposition: 2026 October 4. 12:17 UT.
Solar Conjunction: 2025 March 25.
NEPTUNE
Opposition: 2026 September 26. 01:23 UT.
Solar Conjunction: 2026 March 22.
URANUS
Opposition: 2025 November 25. 22:28 UT.
Solar Conjunction 2026 May 22.
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