Catch a Glimpse of Neptune's Brilliant Glow Tonight

Neptune, the eighth and most distant planet from the sun, will be at opposition and its closest approach to Earth tonight, making it the brightest and largest in the night sky. Although still 2.7 billion miles away, Neptune can be observed with a telescope or binoculars in dark skies and favorable weather conditions. It will rise in the east at around 6:58 p.m. EDT and reach its highest point at 12:51 a.m. EDT on Wednesday. This is a great opportunity for stargazers to locate and observe the ice giant in the Pisces constellation.