Asteroid Danae Observation Details
Danae Daily Motion
61 Danae will become visible in July, 18. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from July, 18, 61 Danae can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
Danae Visibility on June 04
61 Danae is visible in the early morning sky until sunrise
Danae Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Danae transit | 09:39 | 85° |
| Danae set | 17:31 | |
| Astrosession begin | 20:15 | -18° |
Moon Rise, 88.5% illuminated  | 21:31 | -21° |
| Danae rise | 01:44 | |
| Astrosession end | 01:56 | 2° |
| Twighlight end | 02:39 | 9° |
| Civil sunrise | 03:17 | 15° |
| Sunrise | 03:49 | 21° |
| Moon Set | 07:18 | 61° |
Track Danae Position Throughout the Night
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Danae Description
Danae, designated as 61 Danae, is a main-belt asteroid, located between Mars and Jupiter in the solar system. With a diameter of 86 km, 61 Danae completes its orbit around the Sun in 5.2 years. At the moment, 61 Danae is 3.625 AU (542,292,281 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Perseus.Current position of Danae in Solar System
| Date | Thu, 4 June 2026 |
| Distance from Earth to Danae | 3.625 AU (542,292,281km) |
| Elongation | 22° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 13.26 |
Finder Chart for Danae
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| Object name | 61 Danae |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| 61 Danae coordinates | 3.3444233216964, 31.98269210682 |
| Center coordinates | 3.3444233216964, 31.98269210682 |
Annual motion of Danae
| Date | Fri, 5 June 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:11 |
| Twighlight end | 01:50 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 39m |
| Rise | 01:40 |
| Set | 17:26 |
| Elevation at transit | 85° |
| Transit time | 09:33 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 03h 22m 33s", Dec: 32° 07' 12s |
| Magnitude | 13 |
| Constellation | Perseus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Danae, 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 Danae 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 Danae 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 61 Danae
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 3.3444233216964° |
| Declination | 31.98269210682° |
| Magnitude | 13.26 |
| Constellation | Perseus |
| Elevation | -15.9° |
| Azimuth | -24.5° |
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.