Tonight, Uranus steps into the spotlight as Earth, the Sun, and this ice giant align in a perfect opposition. For this one special night, Uranus appears larger, brighter, and closer than at any other time this year, turning its normally subtle turquoise hue into a mesmerizing beacon above the horizon. For the best view, venture out to a quiet lake or a true dark-sky spot. After 10 PM, look east and scan just above the horizon: you may catch the pale blue-green disk of Uranus quietly rising, shim