68 Leto (Asteroid)
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From South El Monte , 68 Leto is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 10° above the horizon at dusk.
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Name
68 Leto
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Computed for: | 25 May 2026 |
| Right ascension: | 06h01m [1] |
| Declination: | +28°28' [1] |
| Constellation: | Auriga |
| Magnitude: | 12.67 (V) [1] |
| Distance: | 3.74 AU 31.11 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.78 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.184341 |
| Inclination: | 7.96° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 44.05° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 304.89° |
| Epoch of elements: | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 50.66° |
| Absolute mag (H): | 6.90 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.27 AU |
| Aphelion: | 3.30 AU |
| Orbital period: | 4.64 years |
Visibility from South El Monte
All times shown in South El Monte local time.
Events
| 12 Oct 2034 | – Asteroid 68 Leto at opposition |
| 24 Aug 2043 | – Asteroid 68 Leto at opposition |
| 23 Oct 2048 | – Asteroid 68 Leto at opposition |
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