532 Herculina (Asteroid)
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From Fairfield , 532 Herculina will become visible around 20:17 (EDT), 46° above your western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 00:34.
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Name
532 Herculina
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Constellation: | Taurus |
| Magnitude: | 11.38 (V) [1] |
| Absolute mag (H): | 5.91 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
| Right ascension: | 04h49m [1] |
| Declination: | +18°38' [1] |
| Distance: | 2.91 AU 24.23 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.77 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.179501 |
| Inclination: | 16.30° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 107.42° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 76.73° |
| Epoch of elements: | 25 February 2023 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 282.65° |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.27 AU |
| Aphelion: | 3.27 AU |
| Orbital period: | 4.61 years |
Visibility from Fairfield
All times shown in Fairfield local time.
Events
| 08 Apr 2024 | – Asteroid 532 Herculina at opposition |
| 08 Jan 2028 | – Asteroid 532 Herculina at opposition |
| 09 Jun 2029 | – Asteroid 532 Herculina at opposition |
| 28 Feb 2033 | – Asteroid 532 Herculina at opposition |
| 19 Jul 2034 | – Asteroid 532 Herculina at opposition |
| 18 Dec 2036 | – Asteroid 532 Herculina at opposition |
| 10 May 2038 | – Asteroid 532 Herculina at opposition |
| 28 Jan 2042 | – Asteroid 532 Herculina at opposition |
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