The asteroid 433 Eros
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From Cambridge , 433 Eros will become visible around 18:56 (EDT), 23° above your south-western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 22:06.
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Name
433 Eros
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Object Type
Asteroid
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Current Position
| Constellation: | Sagittarius |
| Magnitude: | 14.32 (V) [1] |
| Absolute mag (H): | 10.40 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
| Right ascension: | 18h55m [1] |
| Declination: | -20°54' [1] |
| Distance: | 1.83 AU 15.21 lightmin [1] |
Orbital Elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 1.46 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.222963 |
| Inclination: | 10.83° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 304.30° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 178.86° |
| Epoch of elements: | 27 March 2021 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 79.03° |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 1.13 AU |
| Aphelion: | 1.78 AU |
| Orbital period: | 1.76 years |
Visibility from Cambridge
All times shown in Cambridge local time.