2023-06-16, 06:19 PM
CNEOS predicts that the newly discovered NEO, 2023 LV1, will make a close approach on 2023-Jun-17 06:26±<00:01 UT at a distance of 0.03765 AU with V Relative = 16.52 km/sec, H=21.4 magnitude, diameter 140 m - 320 m, 'Rarity'=1. The Condition Code=7 with a 1 day observation arc. The Earth MOID=0.032868 AU. The first reported observation was by Moonbase South Observatory, Hakos on 2023-06-14. This is a medium-sized object that will probably be placed on the Potentially Hazardous Objects List.
Using MPC's elements for 2023 Jun 16 0000 UT, ST4v predicts that this NEO will reach a peak brightness of 16.1 magnitude on Jun 18 0600 EDT (0200 UT) when it will be moving through Pavo at 34"/min during twilight, below the horizon from Columbus, Ohio. The close approach is predicted to occur in Tucana with the 16.5 magnitude NEO moving 37"/minute still below the horizon.
This is a southern hemisphere object, but like 2023 LM1 the close approach may have already occurred by the time many have seen this post. At least the maximum brightness occurs the day after close approach and the object is still moving at a respectable rate. Nothing like 2023 LM1 though, that was a real screamer!
Here's the Object Info dialog for this object:
Good hunting,
Phil S.
Using MPC's elements for 2023 Jun 16 0000 UT, ST4v predicts that this NEO will reach a peak brightness of 16.1 magnitude on Jun 18 0600 EDT (0200 UT) when it will be moving through Pavo at 34"/min during twilight, below the horizon from Columbus, Ohio. The close approach is predicted to occur in Tucana with the 16.5 magnitude NEO moving 37"/minute still below the horizon.
This is a southern hemisphere object, but like 2023 LM1 the close approach may have already occurred by the time many have seen this post. At least the maximum brightness occurs the day after close approach and the object is still moving at a respectable rate. Nothing like 2023 LM1 though, that was a real screamer!
Here's the Object Info dialog for this object:
Good hunting,
Phil S.