The dwarf planet 136199 Eris
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From Fairfield , 136199 Eris will become visible around 18:35 (EST) as the dusk sky fades, 32° above your south-western horizon. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 21:45.
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Name
136199 Eris
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Object Type
Dwarf Planet
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Current Position
| Constellation: | Cetus |
| Magnitude: | 18.83 (V) [1] |
| Absolute mag (H): | -1.10 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
| Right ascension: | 01h43m [1] |
| Declination: | -01°46' [1] |
| Distance: | 96.56 AU 803.03 lightmin [1] |
Orbital Elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 67.83 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.436739 |
| Inclination: | 44.07° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 35.94° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 151.66° |
| Epoch of elements: | 21 February 2020 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 205.83° |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 38.21 AU |
| Aphelion: | 97.46 AU |
| Orbital period: | 558.70 years |
Events
| 13 Apr 2020 | – 136199 Eris at solar conjunction |
| 17 Oct 2020 | – 136199 Eris at opposition |
| 13 Apr 2021 | – 136199 Eris at solar conjunction |
| 17 Oct 2021 | – 136199 Eris at opposition |
| 14 Apr 2022 | – 136199 Eris at solar conjunction |
| 18 Oct 2022 | – 136199 Eris at opposition |
| 14 Apr 2023 | – 136199 Eris at solar conjunction |
| 18 Oct 2023 | – 136199 Eris at opposition |
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