245 Vera (Asteroid)
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From South El Monte , 245 Vera will become visible at around 18:33 (PST), 70° above your south-western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 00:31.
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Name
245 Vera
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Computed for: | 13 February 2026 |
| Right ascension: | 03h17m [1] |
| Declination: | +19°30' [1] |
| Constellation: | Aries |
| Magnitude: | 13.03 (V) [1] |
| Distance: | 2.43 AU 20.24 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 3.10 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.197576 |
| Inclination: | 5.18° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 61.03° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 332.01° |
| Epoch of elements: | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 12.75° |
| Absolute mag (H): | 7.96 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.48 AU |
| Aphelion: | 3.71 AU |
| Orbital period: | 5.45 years |
Visibility from South El Monte
All times shown in South El Monte local time.