This Week in Astronomy with Dave Eicher: Uranus at opposition

If you’ve never seen the seventh planet, now’s the time to find it.
By | Published: November 17, 2025

Now's the best time in 2025 to find Uranus. The seventh planet lies in the constellation Taurus the Bull.
Credit: M. Bakich/TheSKY software
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Key Takeaways:

  • The article, featuring Astronomy magazine Editor Emeritus Dave Eicher, encourages evening observation of Uranus, the solar system's seventh planet.
  • Uranus was historically discovered in 1781 by William Herschel, who utilized a homemade 6.2-inch reflecting telescope for this celestial identification.
  • The planet is currently positioned optimally, making it conducive for finding and viewing by observers.
  • Additional information and observational guidance are provided through a linked video resource.
Key takeaways sponsored by The Space Store

In this episode, Astronomy magazine Editor Emeritus Dave Eicher invites you to head out in the evening and observe the seventh planet in our solar system, Uranus. Discovered in 1781 by German-born British astronomer William Herschel using a homemade 6.2-inch reflecting telescope, it’s now positioned well for you to find. Good luck!

You’ll find the video here.

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