Asteroid 130 Elektra Observation Details
Elektra Daily Motion
130 Elektra will be visible until March, 30, 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.
Elektra Visibility Timetable on January 30
Elektra Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Elektra rise | 10:53 | |
| Moon Rise, 88% illuminated | 11:52 | 11° |
| Sunset | 15:27 | 42° |
| Civil sunset | 15:56 | 43° |
| Elektra transit | 16:25 | 44° |
| Astrosession begin | 16:58 | 43° |
| Elektra set | 21:57 | |
| Astrosession end | 03:42 | -60° |
| Moon Set | 03:44 | -60° |
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 2.392 AU (357,838,107 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Eridanus.Current position of Elektra in Solar System
| Date | Fri, 30 January 2026 |
| Distance from Earth to Elektra | 2.396 AU (358,436,498km) |
| Elongation | 89° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 12.49 |
Finder Chart for Elektra
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| Object name | 130 Elektra |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| 130 Elektra coordinates | 2.9180442177824, -8.8365263435998 |
| Center coordinates | 2.9180442177824, -8.8365263435998 |
Annual motion of Elektra
| Date | Fri, 30 January 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 16:54 |
| Twighlight end | 03:37 |
| Twighlight duration | 11h 43m |
| Rise | 10:49 |
| Set | 21:54 |
| Elevation at transit | 44° |
| Transit time | 16:22 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 02h 55m 57s", Dec: -8° 37' 06s |
| Magnitude | 12 |
| Constellation | Eridanus |
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.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of 130 Elektra
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 2.9180442177824° |
| Declination | -8.8365263435998° |
| Magnitude | 12.48 |
| Constellation | Eridanus |
| Elevation | -25.7° |
| Azimuth | -81.2° |
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.