218 Bianca (Asteroid)
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From South El Monte , 218 Bianca will become visible at around 19:57 (PDT), 62° above your south-western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 01:36.
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Name
218 Bianca
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Computed for: | 14 March 2026 |
| Right ascension: | 05h48m [1] |
| Declination: | +08°35' [1] |
| Constellation: | Orion |
| Magnitude: | 14.01 (V) [1] |
| Distance: | 2.58 AU 21.46 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.67 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.115305 |
| Inclination: | 15.19° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 170.51° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 62.33° |
| Epoch of elements: | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 220.28° |
| Absolute mag (H): | 8.68 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.36 AU |
| Aphelion: | 2.98 AU |
| Orbital period: | 4.36 years |
Visibility from South El Monte
All times shown in South El Monte local time.