Uranus
Detailed InformationAbout Uranus
Uranus is truly unique among the planets – it rotates on its side! This ice giant appears to roll along its orbital path like a ball, likely the result of a collision with an Earth-sized object long ago. Uranus is the coldest planetary atmosphere in the solar system, with minimum temperatures of -371°F (-224°C). It has a faint ring system and 27 known moons, most named after characters from Shakespeare's plays. The planet's unusual magnetic field doesn't align with its rotational axis, adding to its mysterious nature.
Quick Facts
- Rotates on its side (98° tilt)
- Coldest planetary atmosphere
- Has faint rings
- 27 moons named after Shakespeare characters
Current Position
Equatorial Coordinates
Right Ascension: 03h42m12s
Declination: +19°29'26"
Constellation: Taurus
Horizontal Coordinates
Azimuth: 24.7°
Altitude: -26.7°
Elongation: 62.8°
Distance Information
Earth Distance: 19.911 AU
Sun Distance: 19.477 AU
Earth Distance: 2978690228 km
Visual Information
Magnitude: 5.8
Angular Diameter: 3.5"
Phase Angle: 2.6°
Phase Information
Illumination: 99.9%
Orbital Elements
Basic Parameters
Semi-major Axis: 19.189165 AU
Eccentricity: 0.047257
Inclination: 0.773°
Angular Elements
Ascending Node: 74.017°
Argument of Perihelion: 96.998°
Mean Anomaly: 65.502°
Time Elements
Epoch: J2000.0
Orbital Period: 30688.5 days
Period: 84.0 years
Derived Quantities
Physical Properties
Mass: 8.68e+25 kg
Radius: 25362 km
Density: 1.270 g/cm³
Gravitational Properties
Surface Gravity: 8.69 m/s²
Escape Velocity: 21.30 km/s
Orbital Characteristics
Perihelion: 18.282 AU
Aphelion: 20.096 AU
Orbital Velocity: 6.80 km/s
Rotation Properties
Rotation Period: 17.20 hours
Axial Tilt: 97.77°
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