Can you see uranus without a telescope?

Here is a trivia question: Not including our own planet Earth, how many planets are visible without using any optical aid, be it binoculars or a telescope? Most people will usually answer five: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. But in actuality, the correct answer is six. Uranus is in opposition on Oct. 3. read more

The planet Uranus is visible in the night sky this week, even without a telescope, but you need to know where to look. Here's a guide to seeing Uranus in the night sky. read more

For perspective, NASA says, if Earth was the size of a nickel, Uranus would be about as big as a softball. Despite its relative size to Earth, National Geographic notes, the planet would still be just barely visible without any viewing equipment even under ideal conditions. But binoculars, rather than a full telescope, should suffice, NASA says. read more