Asteroid Euterpe Observation Details
Euterpe Daily Motion
27 Euterpe will become visible in August, 12. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from August, 12, 27 Euterpe can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
Euterpe Visibility on May 20
27 Euterpe rises at sunrise
Euterpe Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 7.2% illuminated  | 06:23 | 35° |
| Euterpe transit | 10:12 | 68° |
| Euterpe set | 17:00 | |
| Astrosession begin | 19:59 | -29° |
| Moon Set | 22:03 | -37° |
| Astrosession end | 02:09 | -13° |
| Euterpe rise | 03:21 | |
| Civil sunrise | 03:25 | 1° |
| Sunrise | 03:56 | 7° |
Track Euterpe Position Throughout the Night
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Euterpe Description
Euterpe, designated as 27 Euterpe, is a main-belt asteroid, located between Mars and Jupiter in the solar system. With a diameter of 96 km, 27 Euterpe completes its orbit around the Sun in 3.6 years. At the moment, 27 Euterpe is 3.034 AU (453,879,940 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Aries.Current position of Euterpe in Solar System
| Date | Wed, 20 May 2026 |
| Distance from Earth to Euterpe | 3.033 AU (453,730,342km) |
| Elongation | 13° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 11.5 |
Finder Chart for Euterpe
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| Object name | 27 Euterpe |
| Field of view | |
| Limiting magnitude | |
| 27 Euterpe coordinates | 2.8920745505799, 15.653347906424 |
| Center coordinates | 2.8920745505799, 15.653347906424 |
Annual motion of Euterpe
| Date | Wed, 20 May 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 19:54 |
| Twighlight end | 02:03 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 10m |
| Rise | 03:20 |
| Set | 16:58 |
| Elevation at transit | 68° |
| Transit time | 10:09 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 02h 55m 43s", Dec: 15° 48' 56s |
| Magnitude | 12 |
| Constellation | Aries |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Euterpe, 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 Euterpe 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 Euterpe 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 27 Euterpe
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 2.8920745505799° |
| Declination | 15.653347906424° |
| Magnitude | 11.5 |
| Constellation | Aries |
| Elevation | 61.1° |
| Azimuth | 132.7° |
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.