Uranus
Best time to see: 1 December, 22:40 UT
Altitude: 54°
Location: Aries
Direction: South
Features: Weak banding, colour, brighter moons
Recommended equipment: 200mm or larger
Uranus is really well placed for viewing at the moment, having reached opposition in the middle of last month. It's able to attain a maximum altitude of 54° under truly dark skies as seen from the centre of the UK, maintaining this capability all month long. It's currently shining at mag. +5.6 and located less than