458 Hercynia (Asteroid)
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From South El Monte , 458 Hercynia is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 10° from it.
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Name
458 Hercynia
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Computed for: | 19 August 2026 |
| Right ascension: | 10h37m [1] |
| Declination: | +13°09' [1] |
| Constellation: | Leo |
| Magnitude: | 15.54 (V) [1] |
| Distance: | 4.04 AU 33.59 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.99 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.244103 |
| Inclination: | 12.66° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 134.09° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 277.24° |
| Epoch of elements: | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 67.07° |
| Absolute mag (H): | 9.75 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.26 AU |
| Aphelion: | 3.72 AU |
| Orbital period: | 5.18 years |
Source
Visibility from South El Monte
All times shown in South El Monte local time.