Asteroid Victoria Observation Details
Victoria Daily Motion
12 Victoria will become visible in September, 14. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from September, 14, 12 Victoria can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
Victoria Visibility on July 17
12 Victoria rises at sunrise
Victoria Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 3.7% illuminated  | 06:36 | 36° |
| Victoria transit | 10:28 | 71° |
| Victoria set | 17:25 | |
| Astrosession begin | 20:15 | -26° |
| Moon Set | 20:18 | -27° |
| Astrosession end | 02:12 | -13° |
| Victoria rise | 03:28 | |
| Civil sunrise | 03:30 | 1° |
| Sunrise | 04:02 | 6° |
Track Victoria Position Throughout the Night
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Shift the map to change the time and observe Victoria changing position in the night sky.
Victoria Description
Victoria, designated as 12 Victoria, is a main-belt asteroid, located between Mars and Jupiter in the solar system. With a diameter of 116 km, 12 Victoria completes its orbit around the Sun in 3.6 years. At the moment, 12 Victoria is 3.764 AU (563,090,873 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Gemini.Current position of Victoria in Solar System
| Date | Fri, 17 July 2026 |
| Distance from Earth to Victoria | 3.76372 AU (563,044,498km) |
| Elongation | 11° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 12.7 |
Finder Chart for Victoria
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| Object name | 12 Victoria |
| Field of view | |
| Limiting magnitude | |
| 12 Victoria coordinates | 6.97758, 18.40522 |
| Center coordinates | 6.97758, 18.40522 |
Annual motion of Victoria
| Date | Fri, 17 July 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:11 |
| Twighlight end | 02:06 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 55m |
| Rise | 03:28 |
| Set | 17:23 |
| Elevation at transit | 71° |
| Transit time | 10:25 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 07h 00m 17s", Dec: 18° 20' 49s |
| Magnitude | 13 |
| Constellation | Gemini |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Victoria, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Victoria is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit. You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Victoria is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit. You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of 12 Victoria
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 6.97758° |
| Declination | 18.40522° |
| Magnitude | 12.7 |
| Constellation | Gemini |
| Elevation | 29.6° |
| Azimuth | 271.4° |
Acknowledgments
We acknowledge NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) for providing essential data on asteroids and comets through their Small-Body Database (SBDB) and Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS). Their continuous efforts in tracking and cataloging these celestial bodies make it possible to offer accurate and up-to-date information on their positions, orbits, and physical characteristics.