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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
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Asteroid Sophrosyne Observation Details

Sophrosyne

Sophrosyne Daily Motion


134 Sophrosyne will become visible in September, 20. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from September, 20, 134 Sophrosyne can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.

Sophrosyne Visibility on June 04

134 Sophrosyne is visible right after sunset

Sophrosyne Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Sophrosyne transit11:4584°
Sunset18:2212°
Civil sunset18:546°
Twighlight start19:330°
Sophrosyne set19:34
Astrosession begin20:15-6°
Moon Rise, 88.5% illuminated 21:31-15°
Astrosession end01:56-15°
Sophrosyne rise03:55
Moon Set07:1836°

Track Sophrosyne Position Throughout the Night

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Sophrosyne Description

Sophrosyne, designated as 134 Sophrosyne, is a main-belt asteroid, located between Mars and Jupiter in the solar system. With a diameter of 108 km, 134 Sophrosyne completes its orbit around the Sun in 4.1 years. At the moment, 134 Sophrosyne is 3.257 AU (487,240,265 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Auriga.

Current position of Sophrosyne in Solar System

Earth Sophrosyne
DateThu, 4 June 2026
Distance from Earth to Sophrosyne3.257 AU (487,240,265km)
Elongation12°
Angular diameter"
Magnitude13.69
This interactive projection shows the current positions of Sophrosyne, Earth, and the Sun in the Solar System. By sliding the image left or right, you can change the day of the year and see how Sophrosyne and Earth move along their orbits around the Sun.

Finder Chart for Sophrosyne

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Object name134 Sophrosyne
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
134 Sophrosyne coordinates5.4526002338194, 31.166784767245
Center coordinates5.4526002338194, 31.166784767245

Annual motion of Sophrosyne

Time
DateFri, 5 June 2026
Twighlight start20:11
Twighlight end01:50
Twighlight duration6h 39m
Rise03:55
Set19:32
Elevation at transit84°
Transit time11:44
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 05h 29m 30s", Dec: 31° 10' 54s
Magnitude14
ConstellationAuriga
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Sophrosyne, 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 Sophrosyne 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 134 Sophrosyne

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension5.4526002338194°
Declination31.166784767245°
Magnitude13.69
ConstellationAuriga
Elevation-21.4°
Azimuth2.8°

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.