2024-06-20, 05:36 PM
Yes, this is the second 'Rarity'=3 event in 2 days. Both are best viewed from the southern hemisphere. Using MPC's elements for the epoch 2024 Jun 20 0000 UT, ST4.1.11.07 Visual predicts that the peak brightness of 8.6 magnitude occurs on 2024 Jun 29 at 0700 EDT with the NEO traveling through Sagittarius at 341"/minute, but in daylight below the horizon in Columbus, Ohio.
ST4v predicts that this NEO should be easily visible near the horizon in Columbus on the morning of June 29 as it travels from Scorpius into Sagittarius.
This NEO is predicted to pass within the moon's orbit and it's the size of ~2 football fields.
I'll post additional information after the orbit is better refined.
Good hunting,
Phil S.
ST4v predicts that this NEO should be easily visible near the horizon in Columbus on the morning of June 29 as it travels from Scorpius into Sagittarius.
This NEO is predicted to pass within the moon's orbit and it's the size of ~2 football fields.
I'll post additional information after the orbit is better refined.
Good hunting,
Phil S.