169 Zelia (Asteroid)
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From South El Monte , 169 Zelia will become visible at around 19:57 (PDT), 75° above your western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 02:23.
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Name
169 Zelia
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Computed for: | 14 March 2026 |
| Right ascension: | 05h30m [1] |
| Declination: | +28°49' [1] |
| Constellation: | Auriga |
| Magnitude: | 14.54 (V) [1] |
| Distance: | 2.36 AU 19.60 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.36 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.130119 |
| Inclination: | 5.50° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 354.70° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 335.00° |
| Epoch of elements: | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 94.94° |
| Absolute mag (H): | 9.55 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.05 AU |
| Aphelion: | 2.67 AU |
| Orbital period: | 3.62 years |
Visibility from South El Monte
All times shown in South El Monte local time.