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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 Urania Observation Details

Urania

Urania Daily Motion


30 Urania will become visible in August, 13. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from August, 13, 30 Urania can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.

Urania Visibility on June 04

30 Urania rises at sunrise

Urania Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Urania transit10:0074°
Urania set17:07
Astrosession begin20:15-27°
Moon Rise, 88.5% illuminated 21:31-31°
Astrosession end01:56-9°
Urania rise02:51
Civil sunrise03:175°
Sunrise03:4911°
Moon Set07:1852°

Track Urania Position Throughout the Night

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Shift the map to change the time and observe Urania changing position in the night sky.

Urania Description

Urania, designated as 30 Urania, is a main-belt asteroid, located between Mars and Jupiter in the solar system. With a diameter of 92 km, 30 Urania completes its orbit around the Sun in 3.6 years. At the moment, 30 Urania is 3.036 AU (454,179,135 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Taurus.

Current position of Urania in Solar System

Earth Urania
DateThu, 4 June 2026
Distance from Earth to Urania3.036 AU (454,179,135km)
Elongation15°
Angular diameter"
Magnitude12.1
This interactive projection shows the current positions of Urania, 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 Urania and Earth move along their orbits around the Sun.

Finder Chart for Urania

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Object name30 Urania
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
30 Urania coordinates3.7029184115488, 21.096284820619
Center coordinates3.7029184115488, 21.096284820619

Annual motion of Urania

Time
DateFri, 5 June 2026
Twighlight start20:11
Twighlight end01:50
Twighlight duration6h 39m
Rise02:47
Set17:03
Elevation at transit74°
Transit time09:55
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 03h 44m 27s", Dec: 21° 13' 02s
Magnitude12
ConstellationTaurus
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Urania, 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 Urania 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 30 Urania

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension3.7029184115488°
Declination21.096284820619°
Magnitude12.1
ConstellationTaurus
Elevation-27.7°
Azimuth-24.2°

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.