2017 MF3
ephemeris	date	magn	radius	delta (AU)	delta (LD)	delta (km)	ra	dec	elong	phase
Approach	12 Jun 2024	21.8	1.011 AU	0.027 AU	10.64 LD	4,090,670 km	23h00m	+39°40'	79.6°	98.9°
Brightest	15 Jun 2024	21.1	1.028 AU	0.034 AU	13.10 LD	5,036,659 km	21h53m	+07°05'	110.6°	67.7°
Today	5 Dec 2024	30.4	2.085 AU	2.071 AU	805.75 LD	309,783,560 km	22h17m	-17°20'	77.1°	27.4°

Based on its absolute magnitude (Hₒ) of 26.0 and an albedo between 0.25 and 0.05, the estimated diameter of 2017 MF3 is 15 - 40 m.

The interactive orbit chart above shows the near-earth object's path through the solar system and its position at the given date. Green and blue lines are shown perpendicular to the ecliptic plane: Green if the path is above the ecliptic plane, blue if it is below.

(Left-click and drag to rotate the view; right-click and drag to move the view; use scroll wheel to zoom in our out.)

The light curve chart below shows the estimated development of the NEO's magnitude during its approach to earth.

The following all-sky chart shows the path of the NEO in the coming months.

The following chart shows the path of the NEO in the coming days or hours. The field of view is optimized for (~10x50) binoculars and finderscopes. A more printer-friendly version of the same chart can be found below.