46 Hestia (Asteroid)
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From Fairfield , 46 Hestia will become visible around 20:13 (EDT), 37° above your western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 23:38.
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Name
46 Hestia
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Constellation: | Taurus |
| Magnitude: | 13.70 (V) [1] |
| Absolute mag (H): | 8.59 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
| Right ascension: | 03h42m [1] |
| Declination: | +17°40' [1] |
| Distance: | 2.79 AU 23.23 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.52 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.172713 |
| Inclination: | 2.35° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 181.07° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 177.09° |
| Epoch of elements: | 25 February 2023 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 54.07° |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.09 AU |
| Aphelion: | 2.96 AU |
| Orbital period: | 4.01 years |
Visibility from Fairfield
All times shown in Fairfield local time.