98 Ianthe (Asteroid)
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From Cambridge , 98 Ianthe will become visible at around 20:35 (EDT), 51° above your western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 02:08.
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Name
98 Ianthe
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Computed for: | 15 April 2026 |
| Right ascension: | 06h12m [1] |
| Declination: | +35°31' [1] |
| Constellation: | Auriga |
| Magnitude: | 13.76 (V) [1] |
| Distance: | 2.42 AU 20.09 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.69 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.187874 |
| Inclination: | 15.58° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 353.87° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 158.16° |
| Epoch of elements: | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 303.38° |
| 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 |
Visibility from Cambridge
All times shown in Cambridge local time.