2023-04-26, 06:14 PM
CNEOS predicts that the newly discovered NEO, 2023 HU4, will make a close approach on 2023-Apr-27 10:38±<00:01 UT at a distance of 0.00353 AU, V Relative = 7.81 km/sec, H=26.4 magnitude. The estimated diameter is 14 m - 31 m, 'Rarity'=1, Condition Code=6 with a 1 day observation arc. The Earth MOID=0.00358663 AU. This object was first observed at Catalina Sky Survey on 2023-04-25.
Using MPC's elements for 2023 Apr 26 0000 UT, ST4v predicts that the close approach will occur (to the nearest hour) on 2023 Apr 27 0700 EDT when the NEO is predicted to be 531.5k km distant moving through Virgo at 15.2 magnitude at ~180"/min. Maximum brightness of 14.9 magnitude is predicted to occur on 2023 Apr 27 0200 EDT when the MP is 546.1k km distant moving through Virgo at 165"/min.
Here's the Object Info dialog for this NEO:
The close approach occurs near the celestial equator so this object should be visible from both the northern & southern hemispheres, weather permitting.
Good hunting,
Phil S.
Using MPC's elements for 2023 Apr 26 0000 UT, ST4v predicts that the close approach will occur (to the nearest hour) on 2023 Apr 27 0700 EDT when the NEO is predicted to be 531.5k km distant moving through Virgo at 15.2 magnitude at ~180"/min. Maximum brightness of 14.9 magnitude is predicted to occur on 2023 Apr 27 0200 EDT when the MP is 546.1k km distant moving through Virgo at 165"/min.
Here's the Object Info dialog for this NEO:
The close approach occurs near the celestial equator so this object should be visible from both the northern & southern hemispheres, weather permitting.
Good hunting,
Phil S.