61 Danae (Asteroid)
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From South El Monte , 61 Danae will become visible at around 17:58 (PST), 50° above your south-western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 22:21.
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Name
61 Danae
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Computed for: | 03 January 2026 |
| Right ascension: | 23h05m [1] |
| Declination: | +05°33' [1] |
| Constellation: | Pisces |
| Magnitude: | 12.97 (V) [1] |
| Distance: | 2.74 AU 22.78 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.98 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.163788 |
| Inclination: | 18.21° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 333.54° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 12.89° |
| Epoch of elements: | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 10.40° |
| Absolute mag (H): | 7.73 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.50 AU |
| Aphelion: | 3.47 AU |
| Orbital period: | 5.16 years |
Visibility from South El Monte
All times shown in South El Monte local time.