Asteroid 79 Eurynome Observation Details
Eurynome Daily Motion
Eurynome will reach its transit before twilight, at 19:43. By the onset of twilight at 21:39, it will be at elevation, and it will set before sunrise, at 02:35.79 Eurynome will be visible until June, 2, 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.
Eurynome Visibility Timetable on April 15
Eurynome Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Eurynome transit | 19:43 | 69° |
| Sunset | 20:05 | 68° |
| Civil sunset | 20:33 | 66° |
| Astrosession begin | 21:39 | 57° |
| Moon Rise, 96% illuminated | 22:05 | 52° |
| Eurynome set | 02:35 | |
| Astrosession end | 05:22 | -27° |
| Moon Set | 07:58 | -36° |
| Eurynome rise | 12:48 |
Track Eurynome Position Throughout the Night
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Eurynome Description
Eurynome, designated as 79 Eurynome, is a main-belt asteroid, located between Mars and Jupiter in the solar system. With a diameter of 64 km, 79 Eurynome completes its orbit around the Sun in 3.8 years. At the moment, 79 Eurynome is 2.148 AU (321,336,226 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Gemini.Current position of Eurynome in Solar System
| Date | Tue, 15 April 2025 |
| Distance from Earth to Eurynome | 2.148 AU (321,336,226km) |
| Elongation | 90° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 12.34 |
Finder Chart for Eurynome
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| Object name | 79 Eurynome |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| 79 Eurynome coordinates | 7.7650637221348, 16.468686446453 |
| Center coordinates | 7.7650637221348, 16.468686446453 |
Annual motion of Eurynome
| Date | Wed, 16 April 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 21:40 |
| Twighlight end | 05:19 |
| Twighlight duration | 8h 40m |
| Rise | 12:48 |
| Set | 02:32 |
| Elevation at transit | 69° |
| Transit time | 19:40 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 07h 47m 06s", Dec: 16° 27' 12s |
| Magnitude | 12 |
| Constellation | Gemini |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Eurynome, 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 Eurynome 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.
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 Eurynome 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.