947 Monterosa (Asteroid)
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From South El Monte , 947 Monterosa will become visible at around 20:40 (PDT), 73° above your south-western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 02:55.
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Name
947 Monterosa
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Computed for: | 02 May 2026 |
| Right ascension: | 09h43m [1] |
| Declination: | +21°01' [1] |
| Constellation: | Leo |
| Magnitude: | 15.67 (V) [1] |
| Distance: | 2.77 AU 23.04 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.75 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.248402 |
| Inclination: | 6.69° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 48.22° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 339.38° |
| Epoch of elements: | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 73.32° |
| Absolute mag (H): | 10.04 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.07 AU |
| Aphelion: | 3.44 AU |
| Orbital period: | 4.57 years |
Visibility from South El Monte
All times shown in South El Monte local time.