The asteroid 4 Vesta
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From Seattle , 4 Vesta is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 9° above the horizon at dusk.
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Name
4 Vesta
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Object Type
Asteroid
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Current Position
| Constellation: | Virgo |
| Magnitude: | 8.15 (V) [1] |
| Absolute mag (H): | 3.29 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
| Right ascension: | 12h27m [1] |
| Declination: | +03°33' [1] |
| Distance: | 2.57 AU 21.37 lightmin [1] |
Orbital Elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.36 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.088394 |
| Inclination: | 7.14° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 103.81° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 150.97° |
| Epoch of elements: | 27 March 2021 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 285.67° |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.15 AU |
| Aphelion: | 2.57 AU |
| Orbital period: | 3.63 years |
Visibility from Seattle
All times shown in Seattle local time.
Events
| 22 Aug 2022 | – Asteroid 4 Vesta at opposition |
| 21 Dec 2023 | – Asteroid 4 Vesta at opposition |
| 03 May 2025 | – Asteroid 4 Vesta at opposition |
| 13 Oct 2026 | – Asteroid 4 Vesta at opposition |
| 31 Jan 2028 | – Asteroid 4 Vesta at opposition |
| 10 Jul 2029 | – Asteroid 4 Vesta at opposition |
| 24 Nov 2030 | – Asteroid 4 Vesta at opposition |
| 20 Mar 2032 | – Asteroid 4 Vesta at opposition |
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