Vesta Observation Details
Vesta Daily Motion
Vesta will be visible until August, 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.
Vesta Visibility Timetable on December 21
Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Vesta transit | 08:11 | 46° |
| Vesta set | 13:58 | |
| Astrosession begin | 18:48 | -49° |
| Moon Rise, 57% illuminated | 23:50 | -29° |
| Vesta rise | 02:22 | |
| Astrosession end | 06:13 | 39° |
| Civil sunrise | 07:20 | 45° |
| Sunrise | 07:52 | 46° |
| Moon Set | 12:24 | 17° |
Track Vesta Position Throughout the Night
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Current position of Vesta in Solar System
| Date | Sat, 21 December 2024 |
| Distance from Earth to Vesta | 2.5189 AU (376,822,077km) |
| Elongation | 65° |
| Angular diameter | 0.3" |
| Magnitude | 7.9 |
Finder Chart for Vesta
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| Object name | Vesta |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| Vesta coordinates | 13.69951, -3.7625 |
| Center coordinates | 13.69951, -3.7625 |
Vesta Passage Through Night
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Current position of Vesta
| Time | 11:45 |
| Latitude | 39.9625 |
| Longitude | -83.0061 |
| Vesta elevation | 24° |
| Vesta Azimuth | 118° |
Here you can see the current position of the Vesta on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Vesta's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of Vesta
| Date | Sun, 22 December 2024 |
| Twighlight start | 18:44 |
| Twighlight end | 06:07 |
| Twighlight duration | 11h 23m |
| Rise | 02:21 |
| Set | 13:54 |
| Elevation at transit | 46° |
| Transit time | 08:08 |
| Equatorial coordinate | RA: 13h 42m 27s", Dec: -3° 47' 52s |
| Magnitude | 8 |
| Constellation | Virgo |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Vesta, 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 Vesta 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 Vesta 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.