Asteroid Eunike Observation Details
Eunike Daily Motion
185 Eunike will become visible in August, 29. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from August, 29, 185 Eunike can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
Eunike Visibility on July 17
185 Eunike is visible just before sunrise
Eunike Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 3.7% illuminated  | 06:36 | 45° |
| Eunike transit | 08:57 | 58° |
| Eunike set | 15:12 | |
| Astrosession begin | 20:15 | -46° |
| Moon Set | 20:18 | -46° |
| Astrosession end | 02:12 | -5° |
| Eunike rise | 02:39 | |
| Twighlight end | 02:53 | 3° |
| Civil sunrise | 03:30 | 10° |
| Sunrise | 04:02 | 17° |
Track Eunike Position Throughout the Night
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Eunike Description
Eunike, designated as 185 Eunike, is a main-belt asteroid, located between Mars and Jupiter in the solar system. With a diameter of 160 km, 185 Eunike completes its orbit around the Sun in 4.5 years. At the moment, 185 Eunike is 3.223 AU (482,115,042 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Orion.Current position of Eunike in Solar System
| Date | Fri, 17 July 2026 |
| Distance from Earth to Eunike | 3.22165 AU (481,951,980km) |
| Elongation | 37° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 12.9 |
Finder Chart for Eunike
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| Object name | 185 Eunike |
| Field of view | |
| Limiting magnitude | |
| 185 Eunike coordinates | 5.45215, 5.48278 |
| Center coordinates | 5.45215, 5.48278 |
Annual motion of Eunike
| Date | Fri, 17 July 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:11 |
| Twighlight end | 02:06 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 55m |
| Rise | 02:38 |
| Set | 15:10 |
| Elevation at transit | 58° |
| Transit time | 08:54 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 05h 28m 54s", Dec: 05° 28' 32s |
| Magnitude | 13 |
| Constellation | Orion |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Eunike, 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 Eunike 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 Eunike 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 185 Eunike
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 5.45215° |
| Declination | 5.48278° |
| Magnitude | 12.9 |
| Constellation | Orion |
| Elevation | 11.5° |
| Azimuth | 268.1° |
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.