43 Ariadne (Asteroid)
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From Fairfield , 43 Ariadne will become visible around 20:17 (EDT), 65° above your south-western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 02:32.
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Name
43 Ariadne
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Constellation: | Gemini |
| Magnitude: | 12.91 (V) [1] |
| Absolute mag (H): | 8.00 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
| Right ascension: | 06h38m [1] |
| Declination: | +20°47' [1] |
| Distance: | 2.28 AU 18.98 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.20 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.168737 |
| Inclination: | 3.47° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 264.76° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 16.21° |
| Epoch of elements: | 25 February 2023 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 200.01° |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 1.83 AU |
| Aphelion: | 2.57 AU |
| Orbital period: | 3.27 years |
Visibility from Fairfield
All times shown in Fairfield local time.
Events
| 03 Jun 2024 | – Asteroid 43 Ariadne at opposition |
| 29 Jul 2034 | – Asteroid 43 Ariadne at opposition |
| 14 May 2037 | – Asteroid 43 Ariadne at opposition |
| 07 Jul 2047 | – Asteroid 43 Ariadne at opposition |
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