Asteroid 43 Ariadne Observation Details
Ariadne Daily Motion
43 Ariadne will be visible until May, 4, 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.
Ariadne Visibility on March 11
43 Ariadne is visible from sunset through most of the night
Ariadne Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Ariadne transit | 16:45 | 74° |
| Sunset | 17:09 | 74° |
| Civil sunset | 17:36 | 71° |
| Astrosession begin | 18:37 | 61° |
| Ariadne set | 23:55 | |
Moon Rise, 53.9% illuminated  | 00:47 | -9° |
| Astrosession end | 03:57 | -30° |
| Ariadne rise | 09:33 | |
| Moon Set | 09:51 | 3° |
Track Ariadne Position Throughout the Night
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Ariadne Description
Ariadne, designated as 43 Ariadne, is a main-belt asteroid, located between Mars and Jupiter in the solar system. With a diameter of 72 km, 43 Ariadne completes its orbit around the Sun in 3.3 years. At the moment, 43 Ariadne is 2.478 AU (370,703,524 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Taurus.Current position of Ariadne in Solar System
| Date | Wed, 11 March 2026 |
| Distance from Earth to Ariadne | 2.478 AU (370,703,524km) |
| Elongation | 84° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 13.1 |
Finder Chart for Ariadne
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| Object name | 43 Ariadne |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| 43 Ariadne coordinates | 4.8847251666643, 21.769588582362 |
| Center coordinates | 4.8847251666643, 21.769588582362 |
Annual motion of Ariadne
| Date | Thu, 12 March 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 18:37 |
| Twighlight end | 03:55 |
| Twighlight duration | 9h 18m |
| Rise | 09:33 |
| Set | 23:52 |
| Elevation at transit | 74° |
| Transit time | 16:43 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 04h 54m 08s", Dec: 21° 47' 18s |
| Magnitude | 13 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Ariadne, 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 Ariadne 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 Ariadne 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 43 Ariadne
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 4.8847251666643° |
| Declination | 21.769588582362° |
| Magnitude | 13.1 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Elevation | 9.1° |
| Azimuth | 69.5° |
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.