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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 Nysa Observation Details

Nysa

Nysa Daily Motion


44 Nysa will be visible until June, 18, 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.

Nysa Visibility on April 10

44 Nysa is visible from sunset through most of the night

Nysa Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Sunset17:3672°
Civil sunset18:0474°
Nysa transit18:1474°
Twighlight start18:3673°
Astrosession begin19:0870°
Moon Rise, 52.1% illuminated 00:584°
Nysa set01:21
Astrosession end03:08-17°
Moon Set10:34-5°
Nysa rise11:04

Track Nysa Position Throughout the Night

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

Nysa Description

Nysa, designated as 44 Nysa, is a main-belt asteroid, located between Mars and Jupiter in the solar system. With a diameter of 70 km, 44 Nysa completes its orbit around the Sun in 3.8 years. At the moment, 44 Nysa is 1.647 AU (246,387,693 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Cancer.

Current position of Nysa in Solar System

Earth Nysa
DateFri, 10 April 2026
Distance from Earth to Nysa1.651 AU (246,986,085km)
Elongation103°
Angular diameter"
Magnitude10.29
This interactive projection shows the current positions of Nysa, 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 Nysa and Earth move along their orbits around the Sun.

Finder Chart for Nysa

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Object name44 Nysa
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
44 Nysa coordinates8.3317708086204, 21.10246995748
Center coordinates8.3317708086204, 21.10246995748

Annual motion of Nysa

Time
DateFri, 10 April 2026
Twighlight start19:04
Twighlight end03:03
Twighlight duration8h 60m
Rise11:04
Set01:18
Elevation at transit74°
Transit time18:11
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 08h 21m 00s", Dec: 21° 03' 31s
Magnitude10
ConstellationCancer
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Nysa, 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 Nysa 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 44 Nysa

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension8.3317708086204°
Declination21.10246995748°
Magnitude10.28
ConstellationCancer
Elevation-15.2°
Azimuth-47.4°

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.