342 Endymion (Asteroid)
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From South El Monte , 342 Endymion will become visible at around 21:08 (PDT), 34° above your south-western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 00:27.
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Name
342 Endymion
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Computed for: | 22 July 2026 |
| Right ascension: | 14h10m [1] |
| Declination: | −12°40' [1] |
| Constellation: | Virgo |
| Magnitude: | 15.51 (V) [1] |
| Distance: | 2.51 AU 20.87 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.57 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.129831 |
| Inclination: | 7.35° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 232.64° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 224.38° |
| Epoch of elements: | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 118.14° |
| Absolute mag (H): | 10.24 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.23 AU |
| Aphelion: | 2.90 AU |
| Orbital period: | 4.12 years |
Source
Visibility from South El Monte
All times shown in South El Monte local time.