CNEOS has refined the orbit for 2024 NS1. The close approach is predicted on 2024-Aug-02 00:05±<00:01 UT at a distance of 0.01353 AU moving with V Relative=7.58 km/sec, H=24.3 magnitude, diameter 36 m - 81 m and 'Rarity'=1. There is a 24 day observation arc, the Condition Code=7 and the Earth MOID=0.0117298 AU. The solution date was 2024-Jul-27 06:20:57 PDT. This is an Amor class object.
Using MPC's orbital elements for the epoch 2024 Jul 27 0000 UT, ST4.1.11.10 Visual predicts that this NEO will reach a peak brightness of 16.4 magmitude on the night of August 1-2 when it will be traveling through Corona Australis at 45"/minute near the southern horizon in Columbus, Ohio. Close approach is predicted (to the nearest hour) on 2024 Aug 1 at 2000 EDT when the MP will be 16.4 magnitude in Sagittarius traveling at ~46"/minute in daylight and below the horizon in Columbus, Ohio. This NEO will be best visible from the southern hemisphere.
Here's the Object Info dialog for this NEO:
Good hunting,
Phil S.
Using MPC's orbital elements for the epoch 2024 Jul 27 0000 UT, ST4.1.11.10 Visual predicts that this NEO will reach a peak brightness of 16.4 magmitude on the night of August 1-2 when it will be traveling through Corona Australis at 45"/minute near the southern horizon in Columbus, Ohio. Close approach is predicted (to the nearest hour) on 2024 Aug 1 at 2000 EDT when the MP will be 16.4 magnitude in Sagittarius traveling at ~46"/minute in daylight and below the horizon in Columbus, Ohio. This NEO will be best visible from the southern hemisphere.
Here's the Object Info dialog for this NEO:
Good hunting,
Phil S.