Footage shows aurora on Uranus, as scientists at the University of Leicester have created the most detailed map of the planet to date, highlighting its magnetic field.
Astronomers say the cold, icy world will be visible in the night sky from midnight. This is because it will be in opposition with Earth and about 1.6 billion miles awayIt is a cold, icy world and one of the most distant planets in our solar system.
When a planet in our solar system is at opposition, it is always the best time to view it from Earth because light from the sun reflects off the world and makes it appear as a faint star. Experts insist that it will be possible to see Uranus with the naked eye, but skywatchers will need to find a spot away from big cities and hope that their view is not obscured by cloud.
Snag: Most people across England might have a good view tonight, but forecasters say those in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland could struggle due to cloud cover at around midnightREAD MORE: There's a storm brewing on Uranus! NASA spots a swirling cyclone at the ice giant's north pole Using the Very Large Array, NASA scientists have spotted what they believe is a polar cyclone at Uranus' north pole for the very first...
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