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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 779 Nina Observation Details

Nina

Nina Daily Motion


779 Nina will be visible until March, 26, 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.

Nina Visibility Timetable on July 22

Nina Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Set18:42-28°
Nina rise22:36
Astrosession begin22:482°
Moon Rise, 8.4% illuminated02:3044°
Astrosession end04:2864°
Nina transit05:4871°
Civil sunrise05:5071°
Sunrise06:2369°
Nina set13:01

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 1.547 AU (231,383,027 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Pisces.

Current position of Nina in Solar System

Earth Nina
DateTue, 22 July 2025
Distance from Earth to Nina1.5423 AU (230,724,796km)
Elongation106°
Angular diameter"
Magnitude11.7
This section provides an interactive projection of the solar system, illustrating the relative positions of Nina, Earth, and the Sun throughout the year. By sliding the image left or right, you can change the day of the year, observing how the positions of Nina and Earth shift in their orbits around the Sun.

Finder Chart for Nina

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Object name779 Nina
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
779 Nina coordinates0.30111, 20.54925
Center coordinates0.30111, 20.54925

Annual motion of Nina

Time
DateTue, 22 July 2025
Twighlight start22:44
Twighlight end04:22
Twighlight duration6h 38m
Rise22:36
Set13:02
Elevation at transit71°
Transit time05:49
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 00h 18m 41s", Dec: 20° 48' 07s
Magnitude12
ConstellationPisces
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.

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.