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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 Honoria Observation Details

Honoria

Honoria Daily Motion


236 Honoria will be visible until March, 2, 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.

Honoria Visibility on August 09

236 Honoria is visible from late evening until sunrise

Honoria Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Honoria rise19:24
Astrosession begin19:465°
Moon Rise, 18.8% illuminated 23:2044°
Honoria transit01:3456°
Astrosession end02:4053°
Twighlight end03:1649°
Civil sunrise03:5044°
Sunrise04:2039°
Honoria set07:44
Moon Set15:12-43°

Track Honoria Position Throughout the Night

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Shift the map to change the time and observe Honoria changing position in the night sky.

Honoria Description

Honoria, designated as 236 Honoria, is a main-belt asteroid, located between Mars and Jupiter in the solar system. With a diameter of 78 km, 236 Honoria completes its orbit around the Sun in 4.7 years. At the moment, 236 Honoria is 1.427 AU (213,495,609 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Pisces.

Current position of Honoria in Solar System

Earth Honoria
DateSun, 9 August 2026
Distance from Earth to Honoria1.42212 AU (212,746,124km)
Elongation140°
Angular diameter"
Magnitude11.9
This interactive projection shows the current positions of Honoria, 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 Honoria and Earth move along their orbits around the Sun.

Finder Chart for Honoria

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Object name236 Honoria
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
236 Honoria coordinates23.63655, 3.66664
Center coordinates23.63655, 3.66664

Annual motion of Honoria

Time
DateSun, 9 August 2026
Twighlight start19:42
Twighlight end02:33
Twighlight duration7h 51m
Rise19:24
Set07:44
Elevation at transit56°
Transit time01:34
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 23h 38m 03s", Dec: 03° 37' 10s
Magnitude12
ConstellationPisces
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Honoria, 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 Honoria 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 236 Honoria

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension23.63655°
Declination3.66664°
Magnitude11.9
ConstellationPisces
Elevation39.3°
Azimuth238.6°

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.