The asteroid 245 Vera
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From Fairfield , 245 Vera will become visible around 21:15 (EDT) as the dusk sky fades, 40° above your western horizon. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 01:05.
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Name
245 Vera
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Object Type
Asteroid
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Current Position
| Constellation: | Gemini |
| Magnitude: | 13.79 (V) [1] |
| Absolute mag (H): | 7.85 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
| Right ascension: | 07h35m [1] |
| Declination: | +26°02' [1] |
| Distance: | 3.34 AU 27.74 lightmin [1] |
Orbital Elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 3.10 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.196959 |
| Inclination: | 5.18° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 61.06° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 331.63° |
| Epoch of elements: | 27 March 2021 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 65.71° |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.49 AU |
| Aphelion: | 3.71 AU |
| Orbital period: | 5.45 years |
Visibility from Fairfield
All times shown in Fairfield local time.