98 Ianthe (Asteroid)
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From South El Monte , 98 Ianthe is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 14° above the horizon at dusk.
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Name
98 Ianthe
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Computed for: | 23 June 2026 |
| Right ascension: | 08h36m [1] |
| Declination: | +25°18' [1] |
| Constellation: | Cancer |
| Magnitude: | 13.84 (V) [1] |
| Distance: | 2.96 AU 24.59 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.69 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.187830 |
| Inclination: | 15.58° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 353.85° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 158.07° |
| Epoch of elements: | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 348.20° |
| Absolute mag (H): | 8.95 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.18 AU |
| Aphelion: | 3.19 AU |
| Orbital period: | 4.41 years |
Source
Visibility from South El Monte
All times shown in South El Monte local time.