April 3, 2022
The planet Uranus is 3° northwest of the crescent moon tonight. Although the moon is only about 3% illuminated, there will be enough moonlight to wash out dim Uranus for the naked eye. Uranus is visible to the naked eye if you have excellent vision and an extremely dark, moonless night. This planet was often mistaken for a dim star prior to its official discovery in 1781.
Tonight at 9:30 pm the new crescent moon is visible over the western horizon. Uranus is located approximately 3° from the Moon but will not be visible to the naked eye. Star map created using Stellarium
