120 Lachesis (Asteroid)
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From South El Monte , 120 Lachesis will become visible at around 21:12 (PDT), 44° above your south-western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 01:08.
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Name
120 Lachesis
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Computed for: | 07 June 2026 |
| Right ascension: | 11h18m [1] |
| Declination: | +00°21' [1] |
| Constellation: | Leo |
| Magnitude: | 13.34 (V) [1] |
| Distance: | 2.74 AU 22.78 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 3.12 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.048972 |
| Inclination: | 6.94° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 340.55° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 242.83° |
| Epoch of elements: | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 330.27° |
| Absolute mag (H): | 7.78 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.97 AU |
| Aphelion: | 3.27 AU |
| Orbital period: | 5.51 years |
Source
Visibility from South El Monte
All times shown in South El Monte local time.