The dwarf planet 1 Ceres

From Ashburn , 1 Ceres is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 21° from it.
Name
1 Ceres
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Object Type
Dwarf Planet
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Constellation: | Cetus |
Magnitude: | 9.30 (V) [1] |
Absolute mag (H): | 3.52 [1] |
Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
Right ascension: | 00h28m [1] |
Declination: | -05°11' [1] |
Distance: | 3.84 AU 31.94 lightmin [1] |
Semi-major axis: | 2.77 AU |
Eccentricity: | 0.078169 |
Inclination: | 10.59° |
Longitude ascending node: | 80.27° |
Argument of perihelion: | 73.72° |
Epoch of elements: | 17 December 2020 |
Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 205.55° |
Perihelion: | 2.55 AU |
Aphelion: | 2.98 AU |
Orbital period: | 4.60 years |
All times shown in Ashburn local time.
07 Apr 2021 | – 1 Ceres at solar conjunction |
27 Nov 2021 | – 1 Ceres at opposition |
22 Jul 2022 | – 1 Ceres at solar conjunction |
10 Dec 2022 | – 1 Ceres at perihelion |
21 Mar 2023 | – 1 Ceres at opposition |
20 Nov 2023 | – 1 Ceres at solar conjunction |
06 Jul 2024 | – 1 Ceres at opposition |
15 Feb 2025 | – 1 Ceres at solar conjunction |