The asteroid 5 Astraea
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From Seattle , 5 Astraea will become visible around 22:22 (PDT), 24° above your southern horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 02:45.
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Name
5 Astraea
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Object Type
Asteroid
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Current Position
| Constellation: | Ophiuchus |
| Magnitude: | 11.68 (V) [1] |
| Absolute mag (H): | 6.99 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
| Right ascension: | 17h29m [1] |
| Declination: | -17°57' [1] |
| Distance: | 2.07 AU 17.21 lightmin [1] |
Orbital Elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.57 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.190724 |
| Inclination: | 5.37° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 141.57° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 358.63° |
| Epoch of elements: | 27 March 2021 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 89.48° |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.08 AU |
| Aphelion: | 3.06 AU |
| Orbital period: | 4.13 years |
Visibility from Seattle
All times shown in Seattle local time.
Events
| 28 Dec 2023 | – Asteroid 5 Astraea at opposition |
| 08 Dec 2027 | – Asteroid 5 Astraea at opposition |
| 20 Apr 2037 | – Asteroid 5 Astraea at opposition |
| 30 Mar 2041 | – Asteroid 5 Astraea at opposition |
| 07 Mar 2045 | – Asteroid 5 Astraea at opposition |
| 09 Feb 2049 | – Asteroid 5 Astraea at opposition |
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