99942 Apophis (Asteroid)
From Fairfield , 99942 Apophis is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 5° from it.
Name
99942 Apophis
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Object type
Asteroid
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Computed for: | 02 May 2024 |
Right ascension: | 02h15m [1] |
Declination: | +13°25' [1] |
Constellation: | Aries |
Magnitude: | 20.36 (V) [1] |
Distance: | 1.80 AU 15.00 lightmin [1] |
Angular motion (speed): | 37.14 arcmin/day[1] |
Angular motion (pos ang): | 254.3° |
Semi-major axis: | 0.92 AU |
Eccentricity: | 0.191291 |
Inclination: | 3.34° |
Longitude ascending node: | 203.92° |
Argument of perihelion: | 126.68° |
Epoch of elements: | 31 March 2024 |
Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 5.22° |
Absolute mag (H): | 19.01 [1] |
Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
Perihelion: | 0.75 AU |
Aphelion: | 1.10 AU |
Orbital period: | 0.89 years |
All times shown in Fairfield local time.