283 Emma (Asteroid)
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From South El Monte , 283 Emma will become visible at around 18:26 (PST), 70° above your south-western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 00:21.
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Name
283 Emma
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Computed for: | 05 February 2026 |
| Right ascension: | 02h26m [1] |
| Declination: | +22°14' [1] |
| Constellation: | Aries |
| Magnitude: | 14.19 (V) [1] |
| Distance: | 2.70 AU 22.43 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 3.05 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.143920 |
| Inclination: | 7.99° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 303.86° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 55.93° |
| Epoch of elements: | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 34.30° |
| Absolute mag (H): | 8.78 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.61 AU |
| Aphelion: | 3.49 AU |
| Orbital period: | 5.32 years |
Visibility from South El Monte
All times shown in South El Monte local time.