Asteroid 14 Irene Observation Details
Irene Daily Motion
Tonight, observing Irene may prove challenging owing to its low elevation. It will reach its transit at by 08:04 and set before sunset at 13:36. Rising near twilight's end at 02:31, it will fade away by 03:30, peaking at just 12° above the horizon.14 Irene will become visible in January, 20. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from January, 20, 14 Irene can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
Irene Visibility Timetable on November 30
Irene Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Irene transit | 08:04 | 44° |
| Moon Rise, 67.1% illuminated | 11:21 | 25° |
| Irene set | 13:36 | |
| Astrosession begin | 16:22 | -33° |
| Moon Set | 23:56 | -30° |
| Irene rise | 02:31 | |
| Astrosession end | 03:30 | 12° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:34 | 23° |
| Sunrise | 05:04 | 28° |
Track Irene Position Throughout the Night
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Irene Description
Irene, designated as 14 Irene, is a main-belt asteroid, located between Mars and Jupiter in the solar system. With a diameter of 152 km, 14 Irene completes its orbit around the Sun in 4.2 years. At the moment, 14 Irene is 2.986 AU (446,699,242 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Libra.Current position of Irene in Solar System
| Date | Sun, 30 November 2025 |
| Distance from Earth to Irene | 2.986 AU (446,699,242km) |
| Elongation | 30° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 11.38 |
Finder Chart for Irene
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| Object name | 14 Irene |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| 14 Irene coordinates | 14.548658887473, -8.899917801328 |
| Center coordinates | 14.548658887473, -8.899917801328 |
Annual motion of Irene
| Date | Mon, 1 December 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 16:18 |
| Twighlight end | 03:24 |
| Twighlight duration | 11h 6m |
| Rise | 02:28 |
| Set | 13:30 |
| Elevation at transit | 44° |
| Transit time | 07:59 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 14h 34m 54s", Dec: -9° 04' 07s |
| Magnitude | 11 |
| Constellation | Libra |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Irene, 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 Irene 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 Irene 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 14 Irene
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 14.548658887473° |
| Declination | -8.899917801328° |
| Magnitude | 11.38 |
| Constellation | Libra |
| Elevation | -7.7° |
| Azimuth | -95.3° |
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.