426 Hippo (Asteroid)
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From South El Monte , 426 Hippo will become visible at around 18:02 (PST), 65° above your south-western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 23:30.
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Name
426 Hippo
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Computed for: | 08 January 2026 |
| Right ascension: | 23h53m [1] |
| Declination: | +19°42' [1] |
| Constellation: | Pegasus |
| Magnitude: | 14.46 (V) [1] |
| Distance: | 3.16 AU 26.25 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.89 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.106575 |
| Inclination: | 19.50° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 311.31° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 221.38° |
| Epoch of elements: | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 211.37° |
| Absolute mag (H): | 8.55 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.58 AU |
| Aphelion: | 3.19 AU |
| Orbital period: | 4.90 years |
Visibility from South El Monte
All times shown in South El Monte local time.