2022 QT5
ephemeris	date	magn	radius	delta (AU)	delta (LD)	delta (km)	ra	dec	elong	phase
Approach	25 Aug 2023	23.1	1.004 AU	0.057 AU	22.34 LD	8,587,417 km	15h17m	-21°30'	81.2°	95.6°
Brightest	30 Aug 2023	22.5	1.032 AU	0.067 AU	26.25 LD	10,090,913 km	17h34m	-20°05'	107.6°	68.8°
Today	25 Sep 2023	24.6	1.158 AU	0.226 AU	87.88 LD	33,787,960 km	20h42m	-08°23'	128.7°	42.5°

Based on its absolute magnitude (Hₒ) of 25.8 and an albedo between 0.25 and 0.05, the estimated diameter of 2022 QT5 is 20 - 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.