2023-11-02, 04:03 AM
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/...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
The only place I've been able to find elements was at:
https://minorplanetcenter.net/db_search/...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