2024-08-13, 09:18 PM
CNEOS predicts that the newly discovered Apollo class NEO, 2024 PZ3, will make a close approach on 2024-Aug-15 01:39±00:01 UT at a distance of 0.00185 AU moving with V Relative=12.19 km/sec, H=25.3 magnitude, diameter 23 m - 51 m and 'Rarity'=2. There is a 2 day observation arc, the Condition Code=8 and the Earth MOID=0.00132646 AU. The solution date was 2024-Aug-13 05:26:39 PDT. The initial reported observation was by ATLAS Chile, Rio Hurtado on 2024-08-12.
Using MPC's elements for the epoch 2024 Aug 13 0000 UT, ST4.1.11.10 Visual predicts that this NEO will reach a peak brightness 15.0 magnitude on 2024 Aug 14 at 1700 EDT 345.96k km distant when it will be traveling through Circinus ~360"/minute in daylight below the horizon in Columbus, Ohio. Close approach is predicted (to the nearest hour) on 2024 Aug 14 2200 EDT at a distance of 279.79k km and 16.5 magnitude traveling through Centaurus at 533"/minute below the horizon in Columbus, Ohio. This object is best observed from the southern hemisphere, weather permitting.
Here's the Object Info dialog for 2024 PZ3:
Good hunting,
Phil S.
Using MPC's elements for the epoch 2024 Aug 13 0000 UT, ST4.1.11.10 Visual predicts that this NEO will reach a peak brightness 15.0 magnitude on 2024 Aug 14 at 1700 EDT 345.96k km distant when it will be traveling through Circinus ~360"/minute in daylight below the horizon in Columbus, Ohio. Close approach is predicted (to the nearest hour) on 2024 Aug 14 2200 EDT at a distance of 279.79k km and 16.5 magnitude traveling through Centaurus at 533"/minute below the horizon in Columbus, Ohio. This object is best observed from the southern hemisphere, weather permitting.
Here's the Object Info dialog for 2024 PZ3:
Good hunting,
Phil S.