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Asteroid Florence will be visible in Frankfurt, Germany, tonight, traveling from south to north through several constellations, including Capricornus and Cygnus. The best viewing opportunity is around 8 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on September 2nd, as it crosses the 4th-magnitude stars of Delphinus. While binoculars may not provide a clear view, a telescope will allow observers to track its movement, which is approximately the width of the full Moon each hour. For detailed guidance, refer to the provided articles. Observers are encouraged to prepare for the event to maximize their viewing experience.
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I live in Frankfurt, Germany and want to see this asteroid tonight. I have a set of decent binoculars. When and where should I look?
 
Astronomy news on Phys.org
https://www.space.com/38000-asteroid-florence-earth-flyby-visible-in-telescopes.html
http://www.newsweek.com/biggest-asteroid-nasa-records-flyby-earth-657444

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http://www.skyandtelescope.com/press-releases/view-close-flyby-of-asteroid-florence/
During its visit, Florence will be traveling roughly south to north, crossing through the constellations Capricornus, Aquarius, Delphinus, Vulpecula, and Cygnus. An especially good opportunity occurs at about 8 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Saturday evening, September 2nd, when the asteroid crosses the quartet of 4th-magnitude stars that mark the head of Delphinus, the Dolphin. It will be gliding northward by a little less than the full Moon's diameter each hour, motion that should be obvious by watching the asteroid's starlike pinpoint through a telescope for just a few minutes.
 

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