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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 Irene Observation Details

Irene

Irene Daily Motion


14 Irene will be visible until June, 14, 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.

Irene Visibility on April 10

14 Irene is visible in the early morning sky until sunrise

Irene Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Astrosession begin19:08-44°
Irene rise22:54
Moon Rise, 52.1% illuminated 00:5820°
Astrosession end03:0832°
Twighlight end03:4133°
Irene transit03:5133°
Civil sunrise04:1333°
Sunrise04:4132°
Irene set08:48
Moon Set10:34-20°

Track Irene Position Throughout the Night

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Shift the map to change the time and observe Irene changing position in the night sky.

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 1.801 AU (269,425,765 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Sagittarius.

Current position of Irene in Solar System

Earth Irene
DateFri, 10 April 2026
Distance from Earth to Irene1.797 AU (268,827,374km)
Elongation110°
Angular diameter"
Magnitude10.77
This interactive projection shows the current positions of Irene, 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 Irene and Earth move along their orbits around the Sun.

Finder Chart for Irene

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Object name14 Irene
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
14 Irene coordinates17.982591753653, -19.336702623067
Center coordinates17.982591753653, -19.336702623067

Annual motion of Irene

Time
DateFri, 10 April 2026
Twighlight start19:04
Twighlight end03:03
Twighlight duration8h 60m
Rise22:55
Set08:49
Elevation at transit33°
Transit time03:52
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 17h 59m 31s", Dec: -19° 22' 00s
Magnitude11
ConstellationSagittarius
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. 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 14 Irene

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension17.982591753653°
Declination-19.336702623067°
Magnitude10.78
ConstellationSagittarius
Elevation-7.4°
Azimuth108.8°

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.