Asteroid 196 Philomela Observation Details
Philomela Daily Motion
196 Philomela will be visible until May, 5, 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.
Philomela Visibility on March 11
196 Philomela is visible from sunset through most of the night
Philomela Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Philomela transit | 16:49 | 78° |
| Sunset | 17:09 | 77° |
| Civil sunset | 17:36 | 74° |
| Astrosession begin | 18:37 | 64° |
| Philomela set | 00:13 | |
Moon Rise, 53.9% illuminated  | 00:47 | -5° |
| Astrosession end | 03:57 | -26° |
| Philomela rise | 09:22 | |
| Moon Set | 09:51 | 5° |
Track Philomela Position Throughout the Night
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Philomela Description
Philomela, designated as 196 Philomela, is a main-belt asteroid, located between Mars and Jupiter in the solar system. With a diameter of 144 km, 196 Philomela completes its orbit around the Sun in 5.5 years. At the moment, 196 Philomela is 3.078 AU (460,462,246 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Taurus.Current position of Philomela in Solar System
| Date | Wed, 11 March 2026 |
| Distance from Earth to Philomela | 3.078 AU (460,462,246km) |
| Elongation | 85° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 12.6 |
Finder Chart for Philomela
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| Object name | 196 Philomela |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| 196 Philomela coordinates | 4.9497260732218, 25.43995975731 |
| Center coordinates | 4.9497260732218, 25.43995975731 |
Annual motion of Philomela
| Date | Thu, 12 March 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 18:37 |
| Twighlight end | 03:55 |
| Twighlight duration | 9h 18m |
| Rise | 09:22 |
| Set | 00:10 |
| Elevation at transit | 78° |
| Transit time | 16:46 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 04h 57m 49s", Dec: 25° 28' 06s |
| Magnitude | 13 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Philomela, 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 Philomela 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 Philomela 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 196 Philomela
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 4.9497260732218° |
| Declination | 25.43995975731° |
| Magnitude | 12.6 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Elevation | 11.8° |
| Azimuth | 66.9° |
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.