Asteroid Gyptis Observation Details
Gyptis Daily Motion
444 Gyptis will become visible in August, 26. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from August, 26, 444 Gyptis can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
Gyptis Visibility on June 04
444 Gyptis rises at sunrise
Gyptis Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Gyptis transit | 10:57 | 69° |
| Gyptis set | 17:47 | |
| Astrosession begin | 20:15 | -25° |
Moon Rise, 88.5% illuminated  | 21:31 | -33° |
| Astrosession end | 01:56 | -22° |
| Gyptis rise | 04:06 | |
| Moon Set | 07:18 | 38° |
Track Gyptis Position Throughout the Night
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Gyptis Description
Gyptis, designated as 444 Gyptis, is a main-belt asteroid, located between Mars and Jupiter in the solar system. With a diameter of 160 km, 444 Gyptis completes its orbit around the Sun in 4.6 years. At the moment, 444 Gyptis is 3.611 AU (540,197,911 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Taurus.Current position of Gyptis in Solar System
| Date | Thu, 4 June 2026 |
| Distance from Earth to Gyptis | 3.611 AU (540,197,911km) |
| Elongation | 7° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 13.19 |
Finder Chart for Gyptis
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| Object name | 444 Gyptis |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| 444 Gyptis coordinates | 4.6590987745328, 16.087830843224 |
| Center coordinates | 4.6590987745328, 16.087830843224 |
Annual motion of Gyptis
| Date | Fri, 5 June 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:11 |
| Twighlight end | 01:50 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 39m |
| Rise | 04:02 |
| Set | 17:42 |
| Elevation at transit | 69° |
| Transit time | 10:52 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 04h 41m 22s", Dec: 16° 07' 39s |
| Magnitude | 13 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Gyptis, 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 Gyptis 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.
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 Gyptis 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 444 Gyptis
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 4.6590987745328° |
| Declination | 16.087830843224° |
| Magnitude | 13.19 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Elevation | -35.9° |
| Azimuth | -10.3° |
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.