Asteroid 14 Irene Observation Details
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 Timetable on February 19
Irene Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 0.3% illuminated  | 05:31 | 35° |
| Astrosession begin | 17:18 | -70° |
| Moon Set | 17:27 | -70° |
| Irene rise | 00:09 | |
| Astrosession end | 03:24 | 29° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:25 | 34° |
| Sunrise | 04:53 | 35° |
| Irene transit | 05:11 | 35° |
| Irene set | 10:14 |
Track Irene Position Throughout the Night
← Thu, 19 February 2026 →
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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 2.333 AU (349,011,832 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Ophiuchus.Current position of Irene in Solar System
| Date | Thu, 19 February 2026 |
| Distance from Earth to Irene | 2.332 AU (348,862,234km) |
| Elongation | 74° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 11.3 |
Finder Chart for Irene
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| Object name | 14 Irene |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| 14 Irene coordinates | 17.038425785085, -17.6737331917 |
| Center coordinates | 17.038425785085, -17.6737331917 |
Annual motion of Irene
| Date | Fri, 20 February 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 17:18 |
| Twighlight end | 03:21 |
| Twighlight duration | 10h 4m |
| Rise | 00:10 |
| Set | 10:16 |
| Elevation at transit | 35° |
| Transit time | 05:13 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 17h 03m 51s", Dec: -17° 43' 24s |
| Magnitude | 11 |
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
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.
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 Ascension | 17.038425785085° |
| Declination | -17.6737331917° |
| Magnitude | 11.3 |
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Elevation | -54.6° |
| Azimuth | 65.5° |
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.