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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
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Asteroid Antigone Observation Details

Antigone

Antigone Daily Motion


129 Antigone will become visible in July, 11. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from July, 11, 129 Antigone can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.

Antigone Visibility on June 14

129 Antigone is visible in the early morning sky until sunrise

Antigone Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 7% illuminated 01:594°
Moon Set17:31-39°
Astrosession begin20:22-49°
Antigone rise01:34
Astrosession end01:534°
Twighlight end02:3612°
Civil sunrise03:1520°
Sunrise03:4826°
Antigone transit07:4256°

Track Antigone Position Throughout the Night

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Antigone Description

Antigone, designated as 129 Antigone, is a main-belt asteroid, located between Mars and Jupiter in the solar system. With a diameter of 114 km, 129 Antigone completes its orbit around the Sun in 4.9 years. At the moment, 129 Antigone is 3.684 AU (551,118,556 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Pisces.

Current position of Antigone in Solar System

Earth Antigone
DateSun, 14 June 2026
Distance from Earth to Antigone3.681 AU (550,669,762km)
Elongation53°
Angular diameter"
Magnitude13.01
This interactive projection shows the current positions of Antigone, Earth, and the Sun in the Solar System. By sliding the image left or right, you can change the day of the year and see how Antigone and Earth move along their orbits around the Sun.

Finder Chart for Antigone

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Object name129 Antigone
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
129 Antigone coordinates2.1032779457825, 3.0329166744073
Center coordinates2.1032779457825, 3.0329166744073

Annual motion of Antigone

Time
DateSun, 14 June 2026
Twighlight start20:17
Twighlight end01:47
Twighlight duration5h 30m
Rise01:34
Set13:51
Elevation at transit56°
Transit time07:43
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 02h 07m 20s", Dec: 03° 05' 30s
Magnitude13
ConstellationCetus
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Antigone, 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 Antigone 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 129 Antigone

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension2.1032779457825°
Declination3.0329166744073°
Magnitude13.01
ConstellationPisces
Elevation8°
Azimuth92.3°

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.