2025-07-22, 05:55 PM
CNEOS predicts that the medium-sized NEO, 2025 OW, will make a close approach on 2025-Jul-28 19:42±00:17 UT at a distance of 0.00423 AU moving with V Relative=20.97 km/sec, H=23.6 magnitude, diameter 51 m - 110 m and 'Rarity'=2. The Condition Code=8 so the orbit still needs some refinement.
Using MPC's orbital elements for the epoch 2025 Jul 22 0000 UT, ST4.1.1.15 Visual Pro predicts that 2025 OW will reach a maximum brightness of 14.8 magnitude in Hercules on 2025 Jul 28 1000 EDT (1400 UT).
I'll post an update in a few days after the orbit's been further refined. Just wanted to provide a heads up.
Good hunting,
Phil S.
Using MPC's orbital elements for the epoch 2025 Jul 22 0000 UT, ST4.1.1.15 Visual Pro predicts that 2025 OW will reach a maximum brightness of 14.8 magnitude in Hercules on 2025 Jul 28 1000 EDT (1400 UT).
I'll post an update in a few days after the orbit's been further refined. Just wanted to provide a heads up.
Good hunting,
Phil S.