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Compute ephemerides ofof asteroid 1979 XB
Where is Asteroid 1979 XB?
Below the horizon.
Rise: 2:40 | Tran: 7:00 | Set: 11:20
Alt: -56.42°
Az: 12.93°
Direction: North-North-East
Asteroid 1979 XB is currently in the constellation of Cetus. Right now, from Greenwich, UK (change location), 1979 XB is not visible because it is below the horizon. You can check the rise and set times of asteroid 1979 XB to know exactly when it will be visible from your location.
The current apparent celestial coordinates of asteroid 1979 XB, useful for pointing an equatorial telescope, the hour angle, and the sidereal time are provided in the table below:
Star map showing the position of asteroid 1979 XB in the constellation of Cetus on July, 17 2025
Field of view: 50x30 degrees
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Field of view: 50x30 degrees
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Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Asteroid 1979 XB: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is asteroid 1979 XB?: Key information on where to find asteroid 1979 XB in the sky.
- Distance of asteroid 1979 XB from Earth: Find out how far asteroid 1979 XB is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is asteroid 1979 XB?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of asteroid 1979 XB from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of asteroid 1979 XB's position in the sky.
- Live Position Tracker: High precision real time tracker of asteroid 1979 XB's position using deep space imagery.
- Ephemeris: 15 days asteroid 1979 XB's computed ephemeris.