287 Nephthys (Asteroid)
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From San Diego , 287 Nephthys will become visible around 20:37 (PDT), 43° above your southern horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 01:13.
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Name
287 Nephthys
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Constellation: | Ophiuchus |
| Magnitude: | 12.51 (V) [1] |
| Absolute mag (H): | 8.25 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
| Right ascension: | 16h26m [1] |
| Declination: | -11°45' [1] |
| Distance: | 1.81 AU 15.08 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.35 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.022706 |
| Inclination: | 10.04° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 142.32° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 119.75° |
| Epoch of elements: | 21 January 2022 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 313.18° |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.30 AU |
| Aphelion: | 2.41 AU |
| Orbital period: | 3.61 years |
Visibility from San Diego
All times shown in San Diego local time.