994 Otthild (Asteroid)
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From South El Monte , 994 Otthild will become visible at around 18:26 (PST), 45° above your western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 22:10.
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Name
994 Otthild
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Computed for: | 05 February 2026 |
| Right ascension: | 00h43m [1] |
| Declination: | +13°06' [1] |
| Constellation: | Pisces |
| Magnitude: | 15.22 (V) [1] |
| Distance: | 2.68 AU 22.27 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.53 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.115180 |
| Inclination: | 15.42° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 2.30° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 342.13° |
| Epoch of elements: | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 24.55° |
| Absolute mag (H): | 10.20 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.24 AU |
| Aphelion: | 2.82 AU |
| Orbital period: | 4.02 years |
Visibility from South El Monte
All times shown in South El Monte local time.