521 Brixia (Asteroid)
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From South El Monte , 521 Brixia is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 20° above the horizon at dusk.
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Name
521 Brixia
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Computed for: | 13 February 2026 |
| Right ascension: | 00h15m [1] |
| Declination: | −06°25' [1] |
| Constellation: | Cetus |
| Magnitude: | 13.19 (V) [1] |
| Distance: | 2.72 AU 22.65 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.74 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.278391 |
| Inclination: | 10.58° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 89.58° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 316.27° |
| Epoch of elements: | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 326.34° |
| Absolute mag (H): | 8.57 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 1.98 AU |
| Aphelion: | 3.51 AU |
| Orbital period: | 4.54 years |
Visibility from South El Monte
All times shown in South El Monte local time.