The planet Uranus is usually dim and not visible from Earth, but the moon and Mars will help you see it on January 20. NASA has published some tips you can follow to be able to see it.
Uranus is not known as one of the brightest planets because it is so far from Earth. The giant icy planet has a beautiful blue color and has a complex system of rings.
While the brightest planets like Mars and Jupiter, January 20 will give us a chance to spot Uranus.
You'll need binoculars or a telescope to spot it ,but NASA says January 20th represents an "easy opportunity" to see it.
In the video below you can see the planet-finding tips published by NASA.
Wait for the sun to rise, then look for the crescent moon a few hours after dark. From the moon, look up and find Mars, which has a reddish-orange glow. “Scan your eyes from Mars to the moon and you should be able to find the faint, blue, icy Uranus,” NASA says.
But you should be thankful you're not near the planet, as it turns out the planet smells like rotten eggs. This is due to the chemical compound hydrogen sulfide , which has been detected in atmospheric . This particular compound is also found in rotten eggs.
We are confident that the image of the planet Uranus will be extremely impressive for those who manage to see it.
Information source: cnet.com
