952 Caia (Asteroid)
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From South El Monte , 952 Caia will become visible at around 20:47 (PDT), 42° above your western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 00:40.
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Name
952 Caia
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Computed for: | 09 May 2026 |
| Right ascension: | 07h20m [1] |
| Declination: | +30°44' [1] |
| Constellation: | Gemini |
| Magnitude: | 15.48 (V) [1] |
| Distance: | 3.44 AU 28.59 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.99 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.244597 |
| Inclination: | 9.99° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 18.36° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 356.92° |
| Epoch of elements: | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 48.55° |
| Absolute mag (H): | 9.49 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.26 AU |
| Aphelion: | 3.72 AU |
| Orbital period: | 5.18 years |
Visibility from South El Monte
All times shown in South El Monte local time.