431 Nephele (Asteroid)
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From South El Monte , 431 Nephele will become visible at around 21:05 (PDT), 26° above your western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting 3 hours and 30 minutes after the Sun at 23:25.
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Name
431 Nephele
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Computed for: | 28 May 2026 |
| Right ascension: | 07h55m [1] |
| Declination: | +21°08' [1] |
| Constellation: | Gemini |
| Magnitude: | 15.72 (V) [1] |
| Distance: | 4.17 AU 34.71 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 3.15 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.171736 |
| Inclination: | 1.83° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 117.13° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 218.38° |
| Epoch of elements: | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 110.54° |
| Absolute mag (H): | 9.09 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.61 AU |
| Aphelion: | 3.69 AU |
| Orbital period: | 5.58 years |
Visibility from South El Monte
All times shown in South El Monte local time.