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Close Approach of 2026 KB - PMSchu - 2026-05-17
CNEOS predicts that the recently discovered small Apollo-class NEA, 2026 KB, will make a close approach on 2026-May-18 15:15±< 00:01 UT at a distance of 0.00155 AU.
Using MPC's orbital elements for the epoch 2026 May 17 0000 UT, ST4.1.11.20 Visual Pro predicts that this MP will reach a peak brightness of 15.0 magnitude on May 18 at ~0800 EDT (1300 UT) at a distance of 260.7k km traveling through Hydra at 390"/minute, but in daylight and below the horizon in Columbus, Ohio.
This object will be best viewed from the southern hemisphere.
Good hunting,
Phil S.