Psyche Spacecraft
Psyche Spacecraft is in the constellation of Libra, at a distance of
Finder Charts
The sky charts below show, at different resolutions, the position of Psyche Spacecraft in the sky. Click on each chart to access the interactive star map tool.
The following map uses photographic imagery from the Digitized Sky Survey (DSS) to realistically visualize the precise position of Psyche Spacecraft against the stars in the background. The horizontal size of the map measures 60 arcminutes. Click on the image to access a more detailed full-screen view.
Equatorial Coordinates
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Additional Information
Rise and Set Times
The following table lists today's rise, transit and set times of Psyche Spacecraft from Oşorheiu, Romania (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/Bucharest):
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Psyche Spacecraft from Earth is currently
The following graph shows the distance of Psyche Spacecraft from Earth as a function of time. In the chart the distance is measured in Astronomical Units and the data is sampled with an interval of 1 day.
Note: The values in this chart may not be entirely accurate around the time of closest approach for objects passing very close to Earth at high speed (e.g., Near-Earth Objects).
The value of the distance of Psyche Spacecraft from Earth is also available as a real time updated value in the live position tracker.
Closest Approach to Earth
In the period between November 10, 2023 and July 15, 2029, the closest approach of Psyche Spacecraft to Earth happened on Friday 10 November 2023 at a distance of 0.093100 Astronomical Units, or 13,927,607 kilometers:
Note: the values for the closest approach are computed with a sampling interval of 1 day.
Orbit Visualization
The following chart is a 3D animated visualization of the orbit of Psyche Spacecraft relative to the other major objects in the Solar System.
15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Psyche Spacecraft computed for the past and next 7 days, with a 24 hours interval. Apparent celestial coordinates are provided.
| Date | Right AscensionR.A. | DeclinationDec. | MagnitudeMag | Constellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26 2025 | 14h 43m 18s | -16° 18’ 40” | N.A. | Libra |
| Jun 27 2025 | 14h 43m 01s | -16° 17’ 47” | N.A. | Libra |
| Jun 28 2025 | 14h 42m 46s | -16° 17’ 03” | N.A. | Libra |
| Jun 29 2025 | 14h 42m 32s | -16° 16’ 26” | N.A. | Libra |
| Jun 30 2025 | 14h 42m 21s | -16° 15’ 58” | N.A. | Libra |
| Jul 01 2025 | 14h 42m 11s | -16° 15’ 40” | N.A. | Libra |
| Jul 02 2025 | 14h 42m 03s | -16° 15’ 28” | N.A. | Libra |
| Jul 03 2025 | 14h 41m 58s | -16° 15’ 25” | N.A. | Libra |
| Jul 04 2025 | 14h 41m 54s | -16° 15’ 30” | N.A. | Libra |
| Jul 05 2025 | 14h 41m 51s | -16° 15’ 43” | N.A. | Libra |
| Jul 06 2025 | 14h 41m 51s | -16° 16’ 04” | N.A. | Libra |
| Jul 07 2025 | 14h 41m 53s | -16° 16’ 33” | N.A. | Libra |
| Jul 08 2025 | 14h 41m 56s | -16° 17’ 09” | N.A. | Libra |
| Jul 09 2025 | 14h 42m 01s | -16° 17’ 54” | N.A. | Libra |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Psyche Spacecraft: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Psyche Spacecraft?: Key information on where to find Psyche Spacecraft in the sky.
- Distance of Psyche Spacecraft from Earth: Find out how far Psyche Spacecraft is from Earth right now.
- Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of Psyche Spacecraft from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of Psyche Spacecraft's position in the sky.
- Live Position Tracker: High precision real time tracker of Psyche Spacecraft's position using deep space imagery.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Psyche Spacecraft's computed ephemeris.
- Orbit Visualization: 3D interactive visualization showing the orbit of Psyche Spacecraft with respect to the major Solar System objects.