Asteroid Julia Observation Details
Julia Daily Motion
89 Julia will become visible in August, 11. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from August, 11, 89 Julia can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
Julia Visibility on April 30
89 Julia is visible right after sunset
Julia Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Julia transit | 11:17 | 80° |
Moon Rise, 97.1% illuminated  | 16:23 | 26° |
| Sunset | 17:54 | 9° |
| Civil sunset | 18:23 | 4° |
| Julia set | 18:49 | |
| Astrosession begin | 19:33 | -7° |
| Astrosession end | 02:36 | -10° |
| Moon Set | 03:23 | -3° |
| Julia rise | 03:44 | |
| Civil sunrise | 03:45 | 0° |
| Sunrise | 04:15 | 5° |
Track Julia Position Throughout the Night
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Julia Description
Julia, designated as 89 Julia, is a main-belt asteroid, located between Mars and Jupiter in the solar system. With a diameter of 146 km, 89 Julia completes its orbit around the Sun in 4.1 years. At the moment, 89 Julia is 3.186 AU (476,618,816 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Aries.Current position of Julia in Solar System
| Date | Thu, 30 April 2026 |
| Distance from Earth to Julia | 3.187 AU (476,768,414km) |
| Elongation | 13° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 11.08 |
Finder Chart for Julia
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| Object name | 89 Julia |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| 89 Julia coordinates | 2.6714655145282, 27.189531098245 |
| Center coordinates | 2.6714655145282, 27.189531098245 |
Annual motion of Julia
| Date | Thu, 30 April 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 19:28 |
| Twighlight end | 02:31 |
| Twighlight duration | 7h 3m |
| Rise | 03:43 |
| Set | 18:46 |
| Elevation at transit | 80° |
| Transit time | 11:15 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 02h 42m 32s", Dec: 27° 20' 26s |
| Magnitude | 11 |
| Constellation | Aries |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Julia, 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 Julia 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 Julia 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 89 Julia
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 2.6714655145282° |
| Declination | 27.189531098245° |
| Magnitude | 11.08 |
| Constellation | Aries |
| Elevation | 76.9° |
| Azimuth | -138.2° |
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.