4 Vesta (Asteroid)

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From Ashburn , 4 Vesta is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 18° from it.

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Name 4 Vesta
Object type Asteroid
Current position
Constellation:Cetus
Magnitude:8.39 (V) [1]
Absolute mag (H):3.22 [1]
Slope parameter (G):0.15 [1]
Right ascension:01h16m [1]
Declination:+02°33' [1]
Distance:3.41 AU
28.38 lightmin [1]
Orbital elements [1]
Semi-major axis:2.36 AU
Eccentricity:0.088757
Inclination:7.14°
Longitude ascending node:103.76°
Argument of perihelion:151.60°
Epoch of elements:25 February 2023
Mean Anomaly at epoch:115.13°
Derived quantities
Perihelion:2.15 AU
Aphelion:2.57 AU
Orbital period:3.63 years
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Events
21 Dec 2023  –  Asteroid 4 Vesta at opposition
02 May 2025  –  Asteroid 4 Vesta at opposition
12 Oct 2026  –  Asteroid 4 Vesta at opposition
30 Jan 2028  –  Asteroid 4 Vesta at opposition
08 Jul 2029  –  Asteroid 4 Vesta at opposition
23 Nov 2030  –  Asteroid 4 Vesta at opposition
19 Mar 2032  –  Asteroid 4 Vesta at opposition
06 Sep 2033  –  Asteroid 4 Vesta at opposition
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