CNEOS predicts that the recently discovered NEO 2023 FM will make a close approch on 2023-Apr-06 13:08±00:02 UT at a distance of 0.02009 AU moving at 15.81 km/sec, H=21.7 magnitude, diameter 120 m - 270 m, 'Rarity'=1, Condition Code=8, 13 day observation arc, Earth MOID 0.0198953 AU.
This object was first observed at ATLAS Chile, Rio Hurtado on 2023-03-16.
Using MPC's elements for 2023 Mar 30 0000 UT, ST4v predicts that 2023 FM will reach peak brightness of 14.8 magnitude on April 5 ~0300 EDT at 0.02 AU distance moving through Bootes at 48.4"/min. This MP is predicted to be brighter than 15.5 magnitude from April 2 - 6, so there are several nights for observation despite the interfering full moon.
Here's the Object Info dialog for this NEO:
Since the Condition Code=8, the orbit should be refined as the time of close approach nears.
Good hunting,
Phil S.
This object was first observed at ATLAS Chile, Rio Hurtado on 2023-03-16.
Using MPC's elements for 2023 Mar 30 0000 UT, ST4v predicts that 2023 FM will reach peak brightness of 14.8 magnitude on April 5 ~0300 EDT at 0.02 AU distance moving through Bootes at 48.4"/min. This MP is predicted to be brighter than 15.5 magnitude from April 2 - 6, so there are several nights for observation despite the interfering full moon.
Here's the Object Info dialog for this NEO:
Since the Condition Code=8, the orbit should be refined as the time of close approach nears.
Good hunting,
Phil S.