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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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Longitude:
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Asteroid Zelinda Observation Details

Zelinda

Zelinda Daily Motion


654 Zelinda will be visible until January, 1, 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.

Zelinda Visibility on June 29

654 Zelinda rises at sunrise

Zelinda Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Zelinda transit12:2368°
Moon Rise, 98.9% illuminated 18:0513°
Sunset18:318°
Civil sunset19:032°
Zelinda set19:12
Astrosession begin20:25-13°
Astrosession end01:56-32°
Moon Set03:13-23°
Zelinda rise05:34

Track Zelinda Position Throughout the Night

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

Zelinda Description

Zelinda, designated as 654 Zelinda, is a main-belt asteroid, located between Mars and Jupiter in the solar system. With a diameter of 160 km, 654 Zelinda completes its orbit around the Sun in 3.5 years. At the moment, 654 Zelinda is 2.7 AU (403,914,251 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Gemini.

Current position of Zelinda in Solar System

Earth Zelinda
DateMon, 29 June 2026
Distance from Earth to Zelinda2.7 AU (403,914,251km)
Elongation19°
Angular diameter"
Magnitude12.66
This interactive projection shows the current positions of Zelinda, 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 Zelinda and Earth move along their orbits around the Sun.

Finder Chart for Zelinda

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Object name654 Zelinda
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
654 Zelinda coordinates7.7324999298686, 15.685906636152
Center coordinates7.7324999298686, 15.685906636152

Annual motion of Zelinda

Time
DateTue, 30 June 2026
Twighlight start20:24
Twighlight end01:55
Twighlight duration6h 31m
Rise05:34
Set19:10
Elevation at transit68°
Transit time12:22
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 07h 46m 27s", Dec: 15° 29' 53s
Magnitude13
ConstellationGemini
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Zelinda, 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 Zelinda 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 654 Zelinda

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension7.7324999298686°
Declination15.685906636152°
Magnitude12.66
ConstellationGemini
Elevation-30.5°
Azimuth32.4°

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.