Observing

Observe Neptune as it Comes to Opposition

Neptune, currently the Solar System's outermost planet, reached opposition on September 10th at magnitude 7.8 in Aquarius.

Observing

Dawn Dances, Neptunian Nights, and Eclipse Essence

The planets are aligning! The week ahead will feature multiple planetary conjunctions at dawn and great views of Neptune and Triton at nightfall.

Worlds of gas and ice

Astronomy Blogs

Neptune And Its Maverick Moon Triton

Neptune reaches opposition next week, giving amateurs the chance to track its unique, backwards-orbiting moon Triton.