502 Sigune (Asteroid)
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From South El Monte , 502 Sigune is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 8° from it.
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Name
502 Sigune
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Computed for: | 07 January 2026 |
| Right ascension: | 19h07m [1] |
| Declination: | −13°56' [1] |
| Constellation: | Sagittarius |
| Magnitude: | 15.92 (V) [1] |
| Distance: | 3.59 AU 29.85 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.38 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.178414 |
| Inclination: | 25.02° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 132.87° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 19.16° |
| Epoch of elements: | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 102.80° |
| Absolute mag (H): | 10.73 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 1.96 AU |
| Aphelion: | 2.81 AU |
| Orbital period: | 3.68 years |
Visibility from South El Monte
All times shown in South El Monte local time.