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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 Alauda Observation Details

Alauda

Alauda Daily Motion


702 Alauda will become visible in August, 3. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from August, 3, 702 Alauda can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.

Alauda Visibility on June 14

702 Alauda is visible just before sunrise

Alauda Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 7% illuminated 01:59-2°
Alauda transit10:1086°
Moon Set17:315°
Alauda set18:07
Astrosession begin20:22-16°
Astrosession end01:53-2°
Alauda rise02:10
Twighlight end02:364°
Civil sunrise03:1510°
Sunrise03:4816°

Track Alauda Position Throughout the Night

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Alauda Description

Alauda, designated as 702 Alauda, is a main-belt asteroid, located between Mars and Jupiter in the solar system. With a diameter of 190 km, 702 Alauda completes its orbit around the Sun in 5.7 years. At the moment, 702 Alauda is 4.196 AU (627,712,665 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Perseus.

Current position of Alauda in Solar System

Earth Alauda
DateSun, 14 June 2026
Distance from Earth to Alauda4.196 AU (627,712,665km)
Elongation16°
Angular diameter"
Magnitude13.56
This interactive projection shows the current positions of Alauda, 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 Alauda and Earth move along their orbits around the Sun.

Finder Chart for Alauda

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Object name702 Alauda
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
702 Alauda coordinates4.5039452790693, 32.890668116409
Center coordinates4.5039452790693, 32.890668116409

Annual motion of Alauda

Time
DateSun, 14 June 2026
Twighlight start20:17
Twighlight end01:47
Twighlight duration5h 30m
Rise02:10
Set18:04
Elevation at transit86°
Transit time10:07
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 04h 31m 54s", Dec: 32° 55' 06s
Magnitude14
ConstellationPerseus
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Alauda, 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 Alauda 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 702 Alauda

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension4.5039452790693°
Declination32.890668116409°
Magnitude13.56
ConstellationPerseus
Elevation52.5°
Azimuth82.7°

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.