Asteroid 44 Nysa Observation Details
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 March 11
44 Nysa is visible from sunset through most of the night
Nysa Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Nysa rise | 12:42 | |
| Sunset | 17:09 | 52° |
| Civil sunset | 17:36 | 57° |
| Astrosession begin | 18:37 | 67° |
| Nysa transit | 19:51 | 74° |
Moon Rise, 53.9% illuminated  | 00:47 | 25° |
| Nysa set | 02:59 | |
| Astrosession end | 03:57 | -10° |
| Moon Set | 09:51 | -24° |
Track Nysa Position Throughout the Night
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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 1.329 AU (198,815,570 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Gemini.Current position of Nysa in Solar System
| Date | Wed, 11 March 2026 |
| Distance from Earth to Nysa | 1.329 AU (198,815,570km) |
| Elongation | 127° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 9.68 |
Finder Chart for Nysa
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| Object name | 44 Nysa |
| Field of view | |
| Limiting magnitude | |
| 44 Nysa coordinates | 7.9787733609547, 21.497775400579 |
| Center coordinates | 7.9787733609547, 21.497775400579 |
Annual motion of Nysa
| Date | Thu, 12 March 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 18:37 |
| Twighlight end | 03:55 |
| Twighlight duration | 9h 18m |
| Rise | 12:38 |
| Set | 02:56 |
| Elevation at transit | 74° |
| Transit time | 19:47 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 07h 59m 00s", Dec: 21° 30' 50s |
| Magnitude | 10 |
| Constellation | Gemini |
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.
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 Ascension | 7.9787733609547° |
| Declination | 21.497775400579° |
| Magnitude | 9.68 |
| Constellation | Gemini |
| Elevation | 45.3° |
| Azimuth | 96.6° |
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.