99 Dike (Asteroid)
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From South El Monte , 99 Dike is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 17° above the horizon at dusk.
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Name
99 Dike
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Computed for: | 07 January 2026 |
| Right ascension: | 22h06m [1] |
| Declination: | −22°04' [1] |
| Constellation: | Aquarius |
| Magnitude: | 15.00 (V) [1] |
| Distance: | 3.34 AU 27.81 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.66 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.197713 |
| Inclination: | 13.86° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 41.40° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 195.43° |
| Epoch of elements: | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 68.65° |
| Absolute mag (H): | 9.46 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.14 AU |
| Aphelion: | 3.19 AU |
| Orbital period: | 4.35 years |
Visibility from South El Monte
All times shown in South El Monte local time.