Asteroid Klytaemnestra Observation Details
Klytaemnestra Daily Motion
179 Klytaemnestra will become visible in August, 5. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from August, 5, 179 Klytaemnestra can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
Klytaemnestra Visibility on June 14
179 Klytaemnestra rises at sunrise
Klytaemnestra Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 7% illuminated  | 01:59 | -6° |
| Klytaemnestra transit | 09:49 | 75° |
| Klytaemnestra set | 17:01 | |
| Moon Set | 17:31 | -5° |
| Astrosession begin | 20:22 | -27° |
| Astrosession end | 01:53 | -7° |
| Klytaemnestra rise | 02:34 | |
| Twighlight end | 02:36 | 1° |
| Civil sunrise | 03:15 | 8° |
| Sunrise | 03:48 | 14° |
Track Klytaemnestra Position Throughout the Night
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Klytaemnestra Description
Klytaemnestra, designated as 179 Klytaemnestra, is a main-belt asteroid, located between Mars and Jupiter in the solar system. With a diameter of 70 km, 179 Klytaemnestra completes its orbit around the Sun in 5.1 years. At the moment, 179 Klytaemnestra is 3.741 AU (559,645,634 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Taurus.Current position of Klytaemnestra in Solar System
| Date | Sun, 14 June 2026 |
| Distance from Earth to Klytaemnestra | 3.74 AU (559,496,036km) |
| Elongation | 18° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 13.85 |
Finder Chart for Klytaemnestra
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| Object name | 179 Klytaemnestra |
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| 179 Klytaemnestra coordinates | 4.1552014256468, 22.414599855941 |
| Center coordinates | 4.1552014256468, 22.414599855941 |
Annual motion of Klytaemnestra
| Date | Sun, 14 June 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:17 |
| Twighlight end | 01:47 |
| Twighlight duration | 5h 30m |
| Rise | 02:34 |
| Set | 16:58 |
| Elevation at transit | 75° |
| Transit time | 09:46 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 04h 11m 02s", Dec: 22° 28' 09s |
| Magnitude | 14 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Klytaemnestra, 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 Klytaemnestra 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 Klytaemnestra 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 179 Klytaemnestra
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 4.1552014256468° |
| Declination | 22.414599855941° |
| Magnitude | 13.85 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Elevation | 53.1° |
| Azimuth | 102.6° |
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.