344 Desiderata (Asteroid)
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From South El Monte , 344 Desiderata is visible in the dawn sky, rising at 01:14 (PDT) and reaching an altitude of 43° above the eastern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks at around 04:55.
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Name
344 Desiderata
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Computed for: | 02 August 2026 |
| Right ascension: | 04h04m [1] |
| Declination: | +19°15' [1] |
| Constellation: | Taurus |
| Magnitude: | 13.83 (V) [1] |
| Distance: | 2.97 AU 24.73 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.60 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.313789 |
| Inclination: | 18.35° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 47.99° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 237.35° |
| Epoch of elements: | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 69.38° |
| Absolute mag (H): | 8.28 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 1.78 AU |
| Aphelion: | 3.41 AU |
| Orbital period: | 4.18 years |
Source
Visibility from South El Monte
All times shown in South El Monte local time.