Asteroid 130 Elektra Observation Details
Elektra Daily Motion
130 Elektra will become visible in July, 17. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from July, 17, 130 Elektra can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
Elektra Visibility Timetable on May 25
Elektra Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Moon Rise, 11.4% illuminated | 04:09 | -4° |
| Moon Set | 18:12 | -25° |
| Astrosession begin | 22:44 | -53° |
| Astrosession end | 04:13 | -3° |
| Elektra rise | 04:28 | |
| Civil sunrise | 05:37 | 13° |
| Sunrise | 06:10 | 19° |
| Elektra transit | 10:13 | 46° |
Track Elektra Position Throughout the Night
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Elektra Description
Elektra, designated as 130 Elektra, is a main-belt asteroid, located between Mars and Jupiter in the solar system. With a diameter of 180 km, 130 Elektra completes its orbit around the Sun in 5.5 years. At the moment, 130 Elektra is 3.001 AU (448,943,210 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Cetus.Current position of Elektra in Solar System
| Date | Sun, 25 May 2025 |
| Distance from Earth to Elektra | 2.996 AU (448,195,221km) |
| Elongation | 53° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 12.82 |
Finder Chart for Elektra
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| Object name | 130 Elektra |
| Field of view | |
| Limiting magnitude | |
| 130 Elektra coordinates | 0.90617607039829, -4.0403765715231 |
| Center coordinates | 0.90617607039829, -4.0403765715231 |
Annual motion of Elektra
| Date | Sun, 25 May 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 22:39 |
| Twighlight end | 04:08 |
| Twighlight duration | 5h 29m |
| Rise | 04:28 |
| Set | 16:00 |
| Elevation at transit | 46° |
| Transit time | 10:14 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 00h 56m 03s", Dec: -3° 58' 39s |
| Magnitude | 13 |
| Constellation | Cetus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Elektra, 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 Elektra 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.
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 Elektra 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.
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.