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2023 VA - bigmasterdrago - 2023-11-02
Looks like in a few hours (00:28:06CDT) this very small rock will make a very close pass (24,261Km).
The only place I've been able to find elements was at:
https://minorplanetcenter.net/db_search/show_object?utf8=%E2%9C%93&object_id=2023+VA
Only 23 observation over less than 24 hours. Uncertainty = 8.
It appears that it might reach 12th magnitude and be moving 5724"/m (1.6°/m) low in the north from Houston.
Just thought I would throw this out there, but due to the high uncertainty, late notice, low altitude (~20°), and speed, it might be very difficult to locate.
This is truly one where you need very close osculating elements from Horizons.
Kenneth Drake
RE: 2023 VA - PMSchu - 2023-11-02
According to the CNEOS website 2023 VA made its close approach on 2023-Nov-02 05:37 ± < 00:01 UT at 0.00018 AU. The 'Rarity'=2 because the MP passed so close despite the small diameter.
Phil S.