2022-08-07, 06:42 PM
The newly discovered NEO 2022 PW is predicted to make a close approach according to the CNEOS website on 2022 Aug 16 02:32 ±04:13 UT at a distance of 0.00353 AU. H=25.4, 'Rarity'=1, Condition Code=7. The data arc is only 1 day, hence the uncertainty in the time of close approach.
Using osculating elements for 2022 Aug 7 00:00 UT, ST4v predicts that this NEO will reach a peak brightness of 15.5 magnitude on August 15 04:00 EDT when the MP will be moving northeast through Pegasus at 85.9"/min. The moon will interfere, unfortunately. Here's an Interactive Atlas chart showing the predicted path of 2022 PW: [attachment=2456]
Since this NEO was discovered so recently, I'd recommend downloading elements closer to the time of close approach after there have been more observations to refine the orbit. It's still a week away.
I'll post additional information closer to the event as the orbit is refined.
Good hunting,
Phil S.
Using osculating elements for 2022 Aug 7 00:00 UT, ST4v predicts that this NEO will reach a peak brightness of 15.5 magnitude on August 15 04:00 EDT when the MP will be moving northeast through Pegasus at 85.9"/min. The moon will interfere, unfortunately. Here's an Interactive Atlas chart showing the predicted path of 2022 PW: [attachment=2456]
Since this NEO was discovered so recently, I'd recommend downloading elements closer to the time of close approach after there have been more observations to refine the orbit. It's still a week away.
I'll post additional information closer to the event as the orbit is refined.
Good hunting,
Phil S.