![]() The brightest asteroid, Vesta, is still brighter than any other asteroid can ever get as it retrogrades in northeastern Virgo after its opposition on 1 May. In this view, taken in late twilight, we see it within a trapezoidal box comprising μ, φ, υ and ι Virginis. Vesta is at magnitude +6.09 this evening. A great resource for its orbit and path includes images and charts. Sky & Telescope finder chart and description. Unannotated image. |