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The seventh planet from the Sun with the third largest diameter in our solar system, Uranus is very cold and windy. The ice giant is surrounded by 13 faint rings and 27 small moons as it rotates at a nearly 90-degree angle from the plane of its orbit. This unique tilt makes Uranus appear to spin sideways, orbiting the Sun like a rolling ball.

The first planet found with the aid of a telescope, Uranus was discovered in 1781 by astronomer William Herschel, although he originally thought it was either a comet or a star. It was two years later that the object was universally accepted as a new planet, in part because of observations by astronomer Johann Elert Bode.

William Herschel tried unsuccessfully to name his discovery Georgium Sidus after King George III. Instead, the planet was named for Uranus, the Greek god of the sky, as suggested by Johann Bode.

Potential for Life

Uranus' environment is not conducive to life as we know it. The temperatures, pressures, and materials that characterize this planet are most likely too extreme and volatile for organisms to adapt to.

Size and Distance

With a radius of 15,759.2 miles (25,362 kilometers), Uranus is 4 times wider than Earth. If Earth was the size of a nickel, Uranus would be about as big as a softball.

From an average distance of 1.8 billion miles (2.9 billion kilometers), Uranus is 19.8 astronomical units away from the Sun. One astronomical unit (abbreviated as AU), is the distance from the Sun to Earth. From this distance, it takes sunlight 2 hours and 40 minutes to travel from the Sun to Uranus.

Orbit and Rotation

One day on Uranus takes about 17 hours (the time it takes for Uranus to rotate or spin once). And Uranus makes a complete orbit around the Sun (a year in Uranian time) in about 84 Earth years (30,687 Earth days).

Uranus is the only planet whose equator is nearly at a right angle to its orbit, with a tilt of 97.77 degrees – possibly the result of a collision with an Earth-sized object long ago. This unique tilt causes the most extreme seasons in the solar system. For nearly a quarter of each Uranian year, the Sun shines directly over each pole, plunging the other half of the planet into a 21-year-long, dark winter.

Uranus is also one of just two planets that rotate in the opposite direction than most of the planets (Venus is the other one), from east to west.

Uranus has 27 known moons. While most of the satellites orbiting other planets take their names from Greek or Roman mythology, Uranus' moons are unique in being named for characters from the works of William Shakespeare and Alexander Pope.

All of Uranus' inner moons appear to be roughly half water ice and half rock. The composition of the outer moons remains unknown, but they are likely captured asteroids.

Uranus has two sets of rings. The inner system of nine rings consists mostly of narrow, dark grey rings. There are two outer rings: the innermost one is reddish like dusty rings elsewhere in the solar system, and the outer ring is blue like Saturn's E ring.

In order of increasing distance from the planet, the rings are called Zeta, 6, 5, 4, Alpha, Beta, Eta, Gamma, Delta, Lambda, Epsilon, Nu, and Mu. Some of the larger rings are surrounded by belts of fine dust.

Uranus took shape when the rest of the solar system formed about 4.5 billion years ago – when gravity pulled swirling gas and dust in to become this ice giant. Like its neighbor Neptune, Uranus likely formed closer to the Sun and moved to the outer solar system about 4 billion years ago, where it is the seventh planet from the Sun.

Uranus is one of two ice giants in the outer solar system (the other is Neptune). Most (80% or more) of the planet's mass is made up of a hot dense fluid of "icy" materials – water, methane, and ammonia – above a small rocky core. Near the core, it heats up to 9,000 degrees Fahrenheit (4,982 degrees Celsius).

Uranus is slightly larger in diameter than its neighbor Neptune, yet smaller in mass. It is the second least dense planet; Saturn is the least dense of all.

Uranus gets its blue-green color from methane gas in the atmosphere. Sunlight passes through the atmosphere and is reflected back out by Uranus' cloud tops. Methane gas absorbs the red portion of the light, resulting in a blue-green color.

As an ice giant, Uranus doesn’t have a true surface. The planet is mostly swirling fluids. While a spacecraft would have nowhere to land on Uranus, it wouldn’t be able to fly through its atmosphere unscathed either. The extreme pressures and temperatures would destroy a metal spacecraft.

Uranus' atmosphere is mostly hydrogen and helium, with a small amount of methane and traces of water and ammonia. The methane gives Uranus its signature blue color.

While Voyager 2 saw only a few discrete clouds, a Great Dark Spot, and a small dark spot during its flyby in 1986 – more recent observations reveal that Uranus exhibits dynamic clouds as it approaches equinox, including rapidly changing bright features.

Uranus' planetary atmosphere, with a minimum temperature of 49K (-224.2 degrees Celsius) makes it even colder than Neptune in some places.

Wind speeds can reach up to 560 miles per hour (900 kilometers per hour) on Uranus. Winds are retrograde at the equator, blowing in the reverse direction of the planet’s rotation. But closer to the poles, winds shift to a prograde direction, flowing with Uranus' rotation.

Magnetosphere

Uranus has an unusual, irregularly shaped magnetosphere. Magnetic fields are typically in alignment with a planet's rotation, but Uranus' magnetic field is tipped over: the magnetic axis is tilted nearly 60 degrees from the planet's axis of rotation, and is also offset from the center of the planet by one-third of the planet's radius.

Auroras on Uranus are not in line with the poles (like they are on Earth, Jupiter, and Saturn) due to the lopsided magnetic field.

The magnetosphere tail behind Uranus opposite the Sun extends into space for millions of miles. Its magnetic field lines are twisted by Uranus’ sideways rotation into a long corkscrew shape.

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Being the most recognizable symbol of Russia in the world, Red Square is an absolute must see when in Moscow. 

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St. Basil’s Cathedral is Moscow’s most famous artistic work of architecture set in the romantic Red Square.

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You'll Be Able to See Jupiter and Uranus Tomorrow Night — What to Know

Here’s how to spot the Jupiter-Uranus hangout on Saturday, plus tips for snagging the best planet view.

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On the night of April 20, two of Earth’s interstellar neighbors will hang out in the evening sky — and you can admire them with your own two eyes, or better yet, a pair of binoculars .

The two will appear only half a degree apart, according to the Society for Popular Astronomy ; that’s around the same diameter as the moon. This proximity means Jupiter and Uranus will both fit in the same binocular view. A dim new moon will only enhance the viewing.

Here’s how to spot the Jupiter-Uranus hangout on the evening of April 20, plus tips for snagging the best planet view.

When to See Jupiter ‘Meet’ Uranus

Jupiter and Uranus have been hovering near each other throughout the month — to the point they even appeared together near the moon during the total solar eclipse . They will reach their closest point the night of April 20, according to stargazing app Starwalk . For the best observation, head out just after sunset. The two will slide beneath the horizon around 10 p.m. EDT. 

They may appear to touch in the sky this evening, but Jupiter and Uranus actually have over 1 billion miles of distance between them, according to ThePlanets.org.

Where to Look for Jupiter and Uranus on Saturday Night

The planet duo will travel from the western sky toward the northwest horizon as the evening wears on. Look for Jupiter and Uranus after sunset just below the Pleiades star cluster, and near the constellation Aries. Try a stargazing app, such as Starwalk or SkySafari , to aid your night-sky navigation.

How to See Jupiter and Uranus

Given Jupiter and Uranus are only half a degree from each other in the night sky, you’ll be able to see both simultaneously in a pair of stargazing binoculars . Stargazers rarely need visual aids to observe bright Jupiter, but binoculars can enhance the view —and make tougher-to-spot Uranus more visible. To further improve your stargazing, watch for the duo from a dark-sky destination with minimal light pollution, such as a stargazing-focused hotel — or, even better, a hotel with in-room telescopes and guided stargazing . 

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Horoscopes Today, April 20, 2024

Here are the horoscopes for today, Saturday, April 20, 2024.

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Gemini (May 21 - June 21)

Experiencing a revelation? A spiritual awakening may catch you off guard with today’s rare celestial configuration. Pause to integrate.

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Cancer (June 22 - July 22)

Making new friends? Or joining a group? Jupiter joining Uranus is a catalyst for expanding your network of support.

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Leo (July 23 - August 22)

Throw your usual approach to success out the window. The mega-rare merging of Jupiter and Uranus inspires a professional shake-up.

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Virgo (August 23 - September 22)

A restlessness is awakening. Is your thirst for adventure unquenchable? A unique exploration opportunity presents itself to you.

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Libra (September 23 - October 22)

Liberating financial ties? The rare meeting of Jupiter joining Uranus today can deliver radical shifts within matters of shared resources.

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Scorpio (October 23 - November 21)

On the relationship rollercoaster? With Uranus meeting Jupiter, an unexpected development may shake up your ties. Be flexible. Think positively.

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Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21)

Experimentation can lead you to a major breakthrough. Finding solutions where there were only blockages before? Settle into this groove.

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Capricorn (December 21 - January 19)

Experiencing a creative epiphany? A sudden burst of inspiration arrives when Jupiter meets Uranus. Explore ways to manifest the revelation.

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Aquarius (January 20 - February 18)

Your living arrangements may undergo massive changes. Upgrading your foundation? Jupiter merging with Uranus reinvents the place you call home.

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Pisces (February 19 - March 20)

An insight can change your thinking. Jupiter meeting Uranus expands your mind to look at reality through an unusual lens.

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Aries (March 21 - April 19)

A financial breakthrough may have you thinking outside of the box. Innovate your earning potential while Jupiter meets Uranus.

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