131 Vala (Asteroid)
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From South El Monte , 131 Vala is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 17° above the horizon at dusk.
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Name
131 Vala
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Computed for: | 12 January 2026 |
| Right ascension: | 22h02m [1] |
| Declination: | −16°06' [1] |
| Constellation: | Aquarius |
| Magnitude: | 15.28 (V) [1] |
| Distance: | 3.22 AU 26.81 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.43 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.069427 |
| Inclination: | 4.96° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 65.56° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 161.39° |
| Epoch of elements: | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 92.17° |
| Absolute mag (H): | 9.99 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.26 AU |
| Aphelion: | 2.60 AU |
| Orbital period: | 3.79 years |
Visibility from South El Monte
All times shown in South El Monte local time.