Asteroid Polyxo Observation Details
Polyxo Daily Motion
308 Polyxo will become visible in August, 19. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from August, 19, 308 Polyxo can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
Polyxo Visibility on July 17
308 Polyxo is visible just before sunrise
Polyxo Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 3.7% illuminated  | 06:36 | 52° |
| Polyxo transit | 09:15 | 73° |
| Polyxo set | 16:19 | |
| Astrosession begin | 20:15 | -31° |
| Moon Set | 20:18 | -31° |
| Polyxo rise | 02:09 | |
| Astrosession end | 02:12 | 1° |
| Twighlight end | 02:53 | 8° |
| Civil sunrise | 03:30 | 15° |
| Sunrise | 04:02 | 21° |
Track Polyxo Position Throughout the Night
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Polyxo Description
Polyxo, designated as 308 Polyxo, is a main-belt asteroid, located between Mars and Jupiter in the solar system. With a diameter of 128 km, 308 Polyxo completes its orbit around the Sun in 4.6 years. At the moment, 308 Polyxo is 3.69 AU (552,055,038 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Taurus.Current position of Polyxo in Solar System
| Date | Fri, 17 July 2026 |
| Distance from Earth to Polyxo | 3.68876 AU (551,830,642km) |
| Elongation | 28° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 13.9 |
Finder Chart for Polyxo
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| Object name | 308 Polyxo |
| Field of view | |
| Limiting magnitude | |
| 308 Polyxo coordinates | 5.76728, 20.16567 |
| Center coordinates | 5.76728, 20.16567 |
Annual motion of Polyxo
| Date | Fri, 17 July 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:11 |
| Twighlight end | 02:06 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 55m |
| Rise | 02:09 |
| Set | 16:17 |
| Elevation at transit | 73° |
| Transit time | 09:13 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 05h 47m 40s", Dec: 20° 09' 57s |
| Magnitude | 14 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Polyxo, 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 Polyxo 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 Polyxo 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 308 Polyxo
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 5.76728° |
| Declination | 20.16567° |
| Magnitude | 13.9 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Elevation | 30.8° |
| Azimuth | 272.8° |
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.