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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 13 Egeria Observation Details

Egeria

Egeria Daily Motion


13 Egeria will be visible until July, 16, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.

Egeria Visibility on March 11

13 Egeria is visible in the early morning sky until sunrise

Egeria Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Astrosession begin18:37-23°
Egeria rise20:34
Moon Rise, 53.9% illuminated 00:4743°
Egeria transit02:2048°
Astrosession end03:5743°
Civil sunrise04:5834°
Sunrise05:2530°
Egeria set08:06
Moon Set09:51-21°

Track Egeria Position Throughout the Night

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Egeria Description

Egeria, designated as 13 Egeria, is a main-belt asteroid, located between Mars and Jupiter in the solar system. With a diameter of 202 km, 13 Egeria completes its orbit around the Sun in 4.1 years. At the moment, 13 Egeria is 1.722 AU (257,607,533 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Virgo.

Current position of Egeria in Solar System

Earth Egeria
DateWed, 11 March 2026
Distance from Earth to Egeria1.722 AU (257,607,533km)
Elongation133°
Angular diameter"
Magnitude10.98
This interactive projection shows the current positions of Egeria, 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 Egeria and Earth move along their orbits around the Sun.

Finder Chart for Egeria

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Object name13 Egeria
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
13 Egeria coordinates14.486418749813, -4.3376011535452
Center coordinates14.486418749813, -4.3376011535452

Annual motion of Egeria

Time
DateThu, 12 March 2026
Twighlight start18:37
Twighlight end03:55
Twighlight duration9h 18m
Rise20:30
Set08:01
Elevation at transit48°
Transit time02:16
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 14h 28m 51s", Dec: -4° 21' 17s
Magnitude11
ConstellationVirgo
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Egeria, 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 Egeria 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 13 Egeria

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension14.486418749813°
Declination-4.3376011535452°
Magnitude10.98
ConstellationVirgo
Elevation28.5°
Azimuth-121.6°

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.