943 Begonia (Asteroid)
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From South El Monte , 943 Begonia will become visible at around 18:28 (PST), 58° above your south-western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 23:45.
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Name
943 Begonia
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Computed for: | 07 February 2026 |
| Right ascension: | 02h47m [1] |
| Declination: | +05°59' [1] |
| Constellation: | Cetus |
| Magnitude: | 14.97 (V) [1] |
| Distance: | 2.57 AU 21.41 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 3.11 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.214719 |
| Inclination: | 12.11° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 113.75° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 3.92° |
| Epoch of elements: | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 309.25° |
| Absolute mag (H): | 9.75 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.45 AU |
| Aphelion: | 3.78 AU |
| Orbital period: | 5.49 years |
Visibility from South El Monte
All times shown in South El Monte local time.