42 Isis (Asteroid)

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From South El Monte , 42 Isis is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 6° from it.

Name 42 Isis
Object type Asteroid
Current position
Computed for:13 August 2026
Right ascension:09h23m [1]
Declination:+20°32' [1]
Constellation:Leo
Magnitude:13.32 (V) [1]
Distance:3.99 AU
33.18 lightmin [1]
Orbital elements [1]
Semi-major axis:2.44 AU
Eccentricity:0.222027
Inclination:8.50°
Longitude ascending node:84.14°
Argument of perihelion:237.62°
Epoch of elements:9 Jun 2026
Mean Anomaly at epoch:154.36°
Absolute mag (H):7.70 [1]
Slope parameter (G):0.15 [1]
Derived quantities
Perihelion:1.90 AU
Aphelion:2.99 AU
Orbital period:3.82 years
Events
12 Aug 2028  –  Asteroid 42 Isis at opposition
13 Jul 2047  –  Asteroid 42 Isis at opposition
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