2022 ES3 visible in Japan

[PMSchu]

Hi MP Hunters,

The NEO 2022 ES3 is predicted to reach maximum brightness of 16.6 magnitude at midnight on March 14 in Japan. It will be 439,000 km from earth moving at 400"/min. through Ursa Major.

With the nearly full moon interfering, a large scope will be needed to observe this fast-moving object.

Good luck,

Phil S.

[ledge1962]

Thanks Phil
Any closer and you can reach out and grab it...

[PMSchu]

Ooh, at 7-23m I wouldn't recommend it  .

Phil S.

[ledge1962]

Pretty sure I caught a cricket ball travelling at that speed with my bare hand once. It turned my hand to a swollen jelly (and I didn't hold on to it)

[PMSchu]

Maybe that speed, but that large? Sure would leave a mark and on more than your hand, too. Ouch!

Phil S.

[ledge1962]

True, but I have been married over 40 years, I am immune to pain...