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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 Eunomia Observation Details

Eunomia

Eunomia Daily Motion


15 Eunomia will be visible until June, 16, 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.

Eunomia Visibility on April 10

15 Eunomia is visible from sunset through most of the night

Eunomia Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Eunomia rise16:18
Sunset17:3614°
Civil sunset18:0419°
Twighlight start18:3623°
Astrosession begin19:0828°
Eunomia transit21:2937°
Moon Rise, 52.1% illuminated 00:5818°
Eunomia set02:40
Astrosession end03:08-5°
Moon Set10:34-63°

Track Eunomia Position Throughout the Night

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Eunomia Description

Eunomia, designated as 15 Eunomia, is a main-belt asteroid, located between Mars and Jupiter in the solar system. With a diameter of 232 km, 15 Eunomia completes its orbit around the Sun in 4.3 years. At the moment, 15 Eunomia is 2.138 AU (319,840,248 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Crater.

Current position of Eunomia in Solar System

Earth Eunomia
DateFri, 10 April 2026
Distance from Earth to Eunomia2.14 AU (320,139,443km)
Elongation155°
Angular diameter"
Magnitude10.02
This interactive projection shows the current positions of Eunomia, 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 Eunomia and Earth move along their orbits around the Sun.

Finder Chart for Eunomia

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Object name15 Eunomia
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
15 Eunomia coordinates11.603875575982, -15.34480287469
Center coordinates11.603875575982, -15.34480287469

Annual motion of Eunomia

Time
DateFri, 10 April 2026
Twighlight start19:04
Twighlight end03:03
Twighlight duration8h 60m
Rise16:14
Set02:36
Elevation at transit37°
Transit time21:25
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 11h 35m 31s", Dec: -15° 14' 36s
Magnitude10
ConstellationCrater
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Eunomia, 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 Eunomia 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 15 Eunomia

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension11.603875575982°
Declination-15.34480287469°
Magnitude10.01
ConstellationCrater
Elevation-68°
Azimuth-3.5°

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.