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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 Julia Observation Details

Julia

Julia Daily Motion


89 Julia will become visible in August, 11. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from August, 11, 89 Julia can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.

Julia Visibility on June 04

89 Julia rises at sunrise

Julia Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Julia transit10:2084°
Julia set18:10
Astrosession begin20:15-15°
Moon Rise, 88.5% illuminated 21:31-20°
Astrosession end01:56-4°
Julia rise02:28
Twighlight end02:392°
Civil sunrise03:178°
Sunrise03:4913°
Moon Set07:1853°

Track Julia Position Throughout the Night

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

Julia Description

Julia, designated as 89 Julia, is a main-belt asteroid, located between Mars and Jupiter in the solar system. With a diameter of 146 km, 89 Julia completes its orbit around the Sun in 4.1 years. At the moment, 89 Julia is 3.249 AU (486,043,482 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Perseus.

Current position of Julia in Solar System

Earth Julia
DateThu, 4 June 2026
Distance from Earth to Julia3.249 AU (486,043,482km)
Elongation14°
Angular diameter"
Magnitude11.19
This interactive projection shows the current positions of Julia, 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 Julia and Earth move along their orbits around the Sun.

Finder Chart for Julia

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Object name89 Julia
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
89 Julia coordinates4.0309574862834, 31.511597621304
Center coordinates4.0309574862834, 31.511597621304

Annual motion of Julia

Time
DateFri, 5 June 2026
Twighlight start20:11
Twighlight end01:50
Twighlight duration6h 39m
Rise02:24
Set18:05
Elevation at transit84°
Transit time10:15
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 04h 04m 10s", Dec: 31° 35' 58s
Magnitude11
ConstellationPerseus
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Julia, 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 Julia 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 89 Julia

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension4.0309574862834°
Declination31.511597621304°
Magnitude11.19
ConstellationPerseus
Elevation-19.2°
Azimuth-16°

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.