How to Spot Venus and Uranus Tonight: A Celestial Waltz

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April 24, 2026 | 11:50 am

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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The sky is treating us to another celestial display tonight, April 23. Stargazers looking west shortly after sunset can catch the conjunction of Venus and Uranus, alongside the Pleiades star cluster, all visible from Earth with the naked eye.

Venus, now established as the “Evening Star,” will remain a dominant feature of the twilight sky through October 2026. While spotting the brilliant Venus with the naked eye is effortless, the faint, distant Uranus will require a pair of binoculars to pull into view.

Before the celestial event rises, let’s brush up on everything you need to know about tonight’s rendezvous of Venus, Uranus, and the Pleiades.

What Are the Pleiades?

Joining the two planets tonight is the Pleiades. Located in the constellation Taurus, this cluster contains about 1,000 stars that formed roughly 100 million years ago. Although the cluster is vast, only six or seven of its brightest members are visible to the naked eye; they are nicknamed the "Seven Sisters," according to Forbes.

How Will Venus, Uranus, and the Pleiades Sit Together?

Venus will sit about three degrees below the Pleiades, with the blue-green hue of Uranus positioned just to its lower left. From Earth, the two planets appear close together due to a line-of-sight effect, even though they remain millions of miles apart in space.

Where Will Venus, Uranus, and the Pleiades Be Visible?

The conjunction of Venus, Uranus, and the Pleiades will be visible across much of the world, according to People. To get the best experience, find a spot with a clear, unobstructed view of the western horizon.

How to Spot Venus, Uranus, and the Pleiades Tonight?

To begin your stargazing, first allow your eyes to adjust to the darkness for a few minutes. Once adjusted, start by looking for the brightest object in the sky: Venus.

From there, look for the tiny, misty sparkles of the Pleiades nearby, and then use binoculars to scan for the dim glow of Uranus.

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