2022-12-16, 05:03 PM
CNEOS predicts that this NEO will make a close approach on 2022-Dec-20 12:35 ± < 00:01 UT at a distance of 0.01717 AU. H=21.1 magnitude, V relative=11.58 km/sec, 'Rarity'=2 & Condition Code=0. This is a medium-sized object, 160 - 360 m.
Using MPC's orbital elements for the epoch 2022 August 9 00:00 UT, ST4v predicts that this NEO will reach a maximum brightness of 14.7 magnitude on December 19, 0.02 AU distant traveling through Pyxis at ~45"/min. It may be brighter than 15.5 magnitude from December 15 - 20.
Here's an Interactive Atlas chart showing the predicted path of this NEO from 2022 December 16-20 for Columbus, Ohio: [attachment=2598]
Note that the IA chart is using elements for 2022 Nov 3.
Good hunting,
Phil S.
Using MPC's orbital elements for the epoch 2022 August 9 00:00 UT, ST4v predicts that this NEO will reach a maximum brightness of 14.7 magnitude on December 19, 0.02 AU distant traveling through Pyxis at ~45"/min. It may be brighter than 15.5 magnitude from December 15 - 20.
Here's an Interactive Atlas chart showing the predicted path of this NEO from 2022 December 16-20 for Columbus, Ohio: [attachment=2598]
Note that the IA chart is using elements for 2022 Nov 3.
Good hunting,
Phil S.