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    THE PLANETS

    Oct 22, 2020 3 minutes

    PICK OF THE MONTH

    Uranus

    Best time to see: 1 November, 23:50 UT

    Altitude: 51°

    Location: Aries

    Direction: South

    Features: Small greenish disc, brighter moons

    Recommended equipment: 150mm or larger

    Uranus was at opposition on 31 October and remains well placed for UK viewing throughout November and December. While opposition marks a big change in the appearance of a close planet like Mars, for the distant ice giants Uranus and Neptune, the difference is small.

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