73017 2002 EL60 (Asteroid)
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From South El Monte , 73017 2002 EL60 will become visible at around 20:12 (PDT), 42° above your western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 23:46.
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Name
73017 2002 EL60
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Computed for: | 01 April 2026 |
| Right ascension: | 04h39m [1] |
| Declination: | +18°44' [1] |
| Constellation: | Taurus |
| Magnitude: | 22.49 (V) [1] |
| Distance: | 3.13 AU 26.03 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.34 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.182500 |
| Inclination: | 4.03° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 197.74° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 73.04° |
| Epoch of elements: | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 141.60° |
| Absolute mag (H): | 16.86 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 1.91 AU |
| Aphelion: | 2.77 AU |
| Orbital period: | 3.58 years |
Visibility from South El Monte
All times shown in South El Monte local time.