42 Isis (Asteroid)
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From South El Monte , 42 Isis is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 10° above the horizon at dusk.
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Name
42 Isis
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Computed for: | 17 June 2026 |
| Right ascension: | 07h55m [1] |
| Declination: | +25°18' [1] |
| Constellation: | Gemini |
| Magnitude: | 13.59 (V) [1] |
| Distance: | 3.79 AU 31.49 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 |
Source
Visibility from South El Monte
All times shown in South El Monte local time.
Events
| 12 Aug 2028 | – Asteroid 42 Isis at opposition |
| 13 Jul 2047 | – Asteroid 42 Isis at opposition |
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