980 Anacostia (Asteroid)
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From Seattle , 980 Anacostia will become visible around 18:10 (PST), 59° above your south-western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 00:37.
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Name
980 Anacostia
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Constellation: | Pisces |
| Magnitude: | 12.71 (V) [1] |
| Absolute mag (H): | 7.95 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
| Right ascension: | 00h48m [1] |
| Declination: | +20°37' [1] |
| Distance: | 2.28 AU 18.99 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.74 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.202588 |
| Inclination: | 15.90° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 285.79° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 69.61° |
| Epoch of elements: | 21 January 2022 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 32.74° |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.18 AU |
| Aphelion: | 3.29 AU |
| Orbital period: | 4.53 years |
Visibility from Seattle
All times shown in Seattle local time.