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public Observing fromLocation: Greenwich, United Kingdom edit_location_alt
SunriseRise: 6:04  
clear_day Transit: 12:06  
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Dwarf Planets and Asteroids » Asteroid 18 Melpomene

Where is Asteroid 18 Melpomene?

Altitude: 12.4°   Azimuth: 82.9°   Direction: East

Asteroid 18 Melpomene is currently in the constellation of Taurus. The current Right Ascension is 04h 34m 30s and the Declination is +14° 04’ 32”.

Right now, from the selected location (Greenwich, United Kingdom edit_location_alt), Asteroid 18 Melpomene can be observed looking in the East direction at an altitude of 12° degrees above the horizon (view Asteroid 18 Melpomene position on a interactive sky map). Given its current brightness (magnitude 10.94), 18 Melpomene is visible with the help of a binocular with a 70-80mm aperture or a small telescope.

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04h 34m 30s
+14° 04’ 32”
Taurus
Map showing Asteroid 18 Melpomene in Taurus on March, 19 2024
Field of view: 50x30 degrees
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 = visible to the naked eye
 = binocular, brighter than 10th magnitude
radio_button_checked Current altitude ≥ 30°   radio_button_checked Current altitude < 30°   radio_button_checked Below the horizon
 From: Greenwich, United Kingdom edit_location_alt

See also the following additional resources about Asteroid 18 Melpomene

Available Resources for Asteroid 18 Melpomene