8492 Kikuoka (Asteroid)
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From South El Monte , 8492 Kikuoka will become visible at around 20:12 (PDT), 60° above your western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 01:26.
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Name
8492 Kikuoka
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Computed for: | 01 April 2026 |
| Right ascension: | 05h47m [1] |
| Declination: | +28°06' [1] |
| Constellation: | Taurus |
| Magnitude: | 18.66 (V) [1] |
| Distance: | 2.43 AU 20.20 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.53 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.083351 |
| Inclination: | 14.37° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 310.24° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 108.48° |
| Epoch of elements: | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 12.65° |
| Absolute mag (H): | 13.72 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.32 AU |
| Aphelion: | 2.75 AU |
| Orbital period: | 4.03 years |
Visibility from South El Monte
All times shown in South El Monte local time.