Asteroid Zelinda Observation Details
Zelinda Daily Motion
654 Zelinda will be visible until January, 1, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.
Zelinda Visibility on June 04
654 Zelinda is visible in the evening sky
Zelinda Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Zelinda transit | 12:58 | 72° |
| Sunset | 18:22 | 18° |
| Civil sunset | 18:54 | 12° |
| Twighlight start | 19:33 | 5° |
| Zelinda set | 20:00 | |
| Astrosession begin | 20:15 | -3° |
Moon Rise, 88.5% illuminated  | 21:31 | -15° |
| Astrosession end | 01:56 | -31° |
| Zelinda rise | 05:55 | |
| Moon Set | 07:18 | 16° |
Track Zelinda Position Throughout the Night
← Thu, 4 June 2026 →
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Zelinda Description
Zelinda, designated as 654 Zelinda, is a main-belt asteroid, located between Mars and Jupiter in the solar system. With a diameter of 160 km, 654 Zelinda completes its orbit around the Sun in 3.5 years. At the moment, 654 Zelinda is 2.632 AU (393,741,596 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Gemini.Current position of Zelinda in Solar System
| Date | Thu, 4 June 2026 |
| Distance from Earth to Zelinda | 2.632 AU (393,741,596km) |
| Elongation | 26° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 12.78 |
Finder Chart for Zelinda
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| Object name | 654 Zelinda |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| 654 Zelinda coordinates | 6.6782970064008, 19.637110287298 |
| Center coordinates | 6.6782970064008, 19.637110287298 |
Annual motion of Zelinda
| Date | Fri, 5 June 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:11 |
| Twighlight end | 01:50 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 39m |
| Rise | 05:56 |
| Set | 19:59 |
| Elevation at transit | 72° |
| Transit time | 12:57 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 06h 43m 15s", Dec: 19° 30' 24s |
| Magnitude | 13 |
| Constellation | Gemini |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Zelinda, 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 Zelinda 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 Zelinda 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 654 Zelinda
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 6.6782970064008° |
| Declination | 19.637110287298° |
| Magnitude | 12.78 |
| Constellation | Gemini |
| Elevation | -29.5° |
| Azimuth | 23.3° |
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.