The asteroid 103 Hera
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From Ashburn , 103 Hera will become visible around 21:06 (EDT) as the dusk sky fades, 48° above your western horizon. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 01:25.
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Name
103 Hera
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Object Type
Asteroid
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Current Position
| Constellation: | Gemini |
| Magnitude: | 13.32 (V) [1] |
| Absolute mag (H): | 7.63 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
| Right ascension: | 07h06m [1] |
| Declination: | +21°30' [1] |
| Distance: | 3.03 AU 25.23 lightmin [1] |
Orbital Elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.70 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.079225 |
| Inclination: | 5.42° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 136.08° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 188.90° |
| Epoch of elements: | 27 March 2021 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 150.03° |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.49 AU |
| Aphelion: | 2.92 AU |
| Orbital period: | 4.44 years |
Visibility from Ashburn
All times shown in Ashburn local time.