52 Europa (Asteroid)
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From South El Monte , 52 Europa will become visible at around 18:32 (PST), 64° above your south-western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 00:15.
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Name
52 Europa
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Computed for: | 12 February 2026 |
| Right ascension: | 03h21m [1] |
| Declination: | +11°36' [1] |
| Constellation: | Aries |
| Magnitude: | 12.05 (V) [1] |
| Distance: | 2.67 AU 22.23 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 3.09 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.112002 |
| Inclination: | 7.48° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 128.58° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 342.96° |
| Epoch of elements: | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 312.53° |
| Absolute mag (H): | 6.65 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.75 AU |
| Aphelion: | 3.44 AU |
| Orbital period: | 5.44 years |
Visibility from South El Monte
All times shown in South El Monte local time.