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Close Approach of 2023 CM - PMSchu - 2023-03-07
CNEOS predicts that the newly discovered NEO 2023 CM will make a close approach on 2023-Mar-14 15:18 ± < 00:01 UT at a distance of 0.02636 AU. H=21.4 magnitude, V relative=14.03 km/sec, 'Rarity' =1, Condition Code = 6. It's a medium sized object 140 m - 320 m in dimeter. This MP was discovered at Mt. Lemmon Survey on 2023-02-02.
Using MPC's elements for March 7 2023 00:00 UT, ST4v predicts that this MP will reach a peak brightness of 15.9 magnitude on March 13 at 0000 AEST when the NEO will be moving through Vela at 31.2"/min at 0.03 AU distance. This NEO will be visible March 10@2100 AEST (16.1 Mag In Hydra) to March 14@0300 AEST (16.0 Mag In Carina).
This is a southern hemisphere object. The ST4v times are GMT+11 hours. I think that's AEST, but don't hold me to it.
Good hunting.
Phil S.
RE: Close Approach of 2023 CM - Dennis - 2023-03-08
Thanks Phil, I'll keep an eye out for this one...weather permitting.
Cheers
Dennis
RE: Close Approach of 2023 CM - Dennis - 2023-03-15
(2023-03-08, 09:59 AM)Dennis Wrote: Thanks Phil, I'll keep an eye out for this one...weather permitting.
Cheers
Dennis
A thunderstorm with torrential rain and lightning scuppered this event for me...
Cheers
Dennis
RE: Close Approach of 2023 CM - PMSchu - 2023-03-15
Bummer.
Phil S.
RE: Close Approach of 2023 CM - Dennis - 2023-03-16
No worries Phil, this is our SE Qld storm season, so these events are not unusual.
Cheers
Dennis