The asteroid 40 Harmonia
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From Cambridge , 40 Harmonia is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 6° from it.
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Name
40 Harmonia
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Object Type
Asteroid
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Current Position
| Constellation: | Sagittarius |
| Magnitude: | 11.74 (V) [1] |
| Absolute mag (H): | 7.16 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
| Right ascension: | 19h34m [1] |
| Declination: | -22°24' [1] |
| Distance: | 3.22 AU 26.76 lightmin [1] |
Orbital Elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.27 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.047111 |
| Inclination: | 4.26° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 94.19° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 269.11° |
| Epoch of elements: | 17 December 2020 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 281.40° |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.16 AU |
| Aphelion: | 2.37 AU |
| Orbital period: | 3.41 years |
Visibility from Cambridge
All times shown in Cambridge local time.
Events
| 01 Oct 2021 | – Asteroid 40 Harmonia at opposition |
| 21 Jul 2024 | – Asteroid 40 Harmonia at opposition |
| 02 Jan 2026 | – Asteroid 40 Harmonia at opposition |
| 31 Oct 2028 | – Asteroid 40 Harmonia at opposition |
| 20 Aug 2031 | – Asteroid 40 Harmonia at opposition |
| 13 Jun 2034 | – Asteroid 40 Harmonia at opposition |
| 28 Nov 2035 | – Asteroid 40 Harmonia at opposition |
| 20 Sep 2038 | – Asteroid 40 Harmonia at opposition |
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