2023-07-05, 05:18 PM
CNEOS predicts that this medium sized NEO will make a close approach on 2023-Jul-12 15:58±<00:01 UT at a distance of 0.01904 AU with V Relative=16.38 km/sec, H=20.8 magnitude, diameter 180 m - 410 m and 'Rarity'=2. The Condition Code=0 with a 5463 day observation arc. The Earth MOID=0.00750118 AU. This bad boy is on the Potentially Hazardous Objects list. It makes approaches to Venus, Earth & Mars - an equal opportunity hazard.
Using MPC's elements for 2023 Jul 5 0000 UT, ST4v predicts that this MP will reach maximum brightness of 14.8 magnitude on 2023 Jul 13 1000 EDT at a distance of 0.02 AU moving through Hydrus at 60"/minute in daylight below the horizon in Columbus, Ohio. The light curve is rather flat so the peak is broad. The close approach (to the nearest hour) is predicted to occur on 2023 Jul 12 1200 EDT (1600 UT) when the NEO is predicted to be 15.5 magnitude in Dorado moving at 42"/minute again in daylight and below the horizon in Columbus, Ohio. This object is best observed from the southern hemisphere, weather permitting.
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Good hunting,
Phil S.
Using MPC's elements for 2023 Jul 5 0000 UT, ST4v predicts that this MP will reach maximum brightness of 14.8 magnitude on 2023 Jul 13 1000 EDT at a distance of 0.02 AU moving through Hydrus at 60"/minute in daylight below the horizon in Columbus, Ohio. The light curve is rather flat so the peak is broad. The close approach (to the nearest hour) is predicted to occur on 2023 Jul 12 1200 EDT (1600 UT) when the NEO is predicted to be 15.5 magnitude in Dorado moving at 42"/minute again in daylight and below the horizon in Columbus, Ohio. This object is best observed from the southern hemisphere, weather permitting.
Here's the Object Info dialog for this object:
Good hunting,
Phil S.