Asteroid Nina Observation Details
Nina Daily Motion
779 Nina will become visible in August, 26. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from August, 26, 779 Nina can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
Nina Visibility on May 20
779 Nina is visible right after sunset
Nina Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 7.2% illuminated  | 06:23 | 22° |
| Nina transit | 11:50 | 80° |
| Sunset | 18:11 | 12° |
| Civil sunset | 18:42 | 7° |
| Twighlight start | 19:19 | 0° |
| Nina set | 19:21 | |
| Astrosession begin | 19:59 | -6° |
| Moon Set | 22:03 | -21° |
| Astrosession end | 02:09 | -18° |
| Nina rise | 04:17 |
Track Nina Position Throughout the Night
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Nina Description
Nina, designated as 779 Nina, is a main-belt asteroid, located between Mars and Jupiter in the solar system. With a diameter of 80 km, 779 Nina completes its orbit around the Sun in 4.4 years. At the moment, 779 Nina is 3.624 AU (542,142,683 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Taurus.Current position of Nina in Solar System
| Date | Wed, 20 May 2026 |
| Distance from Earth to Nina | 3.625 AU (542,292,281km) |
| Elongation | 13° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 13.29 |
Finder Chart for Nina
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| Object name | 779 Nina |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| 779 Nina coordinates | 4.5408490611909, 27.13925762062 |
| Center coordinates | 4.5408490611909, 27.13925762062 |
Annual motion of Nina
| Date | Wed, 20 May 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 19:54 |
| Twighlight end | 02:03 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 10m |
| Rise | 04:17 |
| Set | 19:19 |
| Elevation at transit | 80° |
| Transit time | 11:48 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 04h 34m 21s", Dec: 27° 09' 47s |
| Magnitude | 13 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Nina, 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 Nina 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 Nina 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 779 Nina
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 4.5408490611909° |
| Declination | 27.13925762062° |
| Magnitude | 13.29 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Elevation | 79.3° |
| Azimuth | -161.6° |
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.