318 Magdalena (Asteroid)
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From South El Monte , 318 Magdalena will become visible at around 21:00 (PDT), 51° above your south-western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 01:16.
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Name
318 Magdalena
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Computed for: | 23 May 2026 |
| Right ascension: | 09h50m [1] |
| Declination: | +13°40' [1] |
| Constellation: | Leo |
| Magnitude: | 15.30 (V) [1] |
| Distance: | 3.03 AU 25.20 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 3.20 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.085363 |
| Inclination: | 10.66° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 161.29° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 293.60° |
| Epoch of elements: | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 28.74° |
| Absolute mag (H): | 9.48 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.92 AU |
| Aphelion: | 3.47 AU |
| Orbital period: | 5.72 years |
Visibility from South El Monte
All times shown in South El Monte local time.