4954 Eric (Asteroid)
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From South El Monte , 4954 Eric is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 18° above the horizon at dawn.
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Name
4954 Eric
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Computed for: | 17 December 2025 |
| Right ascension: | 14h37m [1] |
| Declination: | −23°26' [1] |
| Constellation: | Libra |
| Magnitude: | 18.24 (V) [1] |
| Distance: | 3.43 AU 28.56 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.00 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.449364 |
| Inclination: | 17.43° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 358.40° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 52.62° |
| Epoch of elements: | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 127.17° |
| Absolute mag (H): | 12.56 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 1.10 AU |
| Aphelion: | 2.90 AU |
| Orbital period: | 2.83 years |
Visibility from South El Monte
All times shown in South El Monte local time.