2022-06-05, 05:50 PM
The close approace of this NEO is almost here (max brightness on the morning of June 12 EDT). ST4v now predicts that the peak brightness will be 16.4 magnitude. Minimum Re is 1213.9k km (0.00808 AU) at 0800 EDT on June 12 when it will still be 16.4 magnitude moving through Cepheus at 85.1"/min. The ephemeris was calculated using the MPC's elements for NEAs at Today's Epoch for 2022 June 5 0000 UT.
The condidion code for the elements is now a '5' & the 'Rarity' for this approach remains a 2 according to the CNEOS website.
This object is just beyond the grasp of a 13" scope unfortunately.
Phil S.
The condidion code for the elements is now a '5' & the 'Rarity' for this approach remains a 2 according to the CNEOS website.
This object is just beyond the grasp of a 13" scope unfortunately.
Phil S.