2023 FY3
2023 FY3 is a near-Earth object roughly 5 meters (16 ft) in diameter discovered by K. W. Wierzchos observing with the 0.68-m Schmidt + 10K CCD of the Catalina Sky Survey.[1] DetailsThe object orbits the Sun but makes slow close approaches to the Earth–Moon system. Due to its Earth-like orbit, the object might be of artificial origin or lunar ejecta. However, visible spectroscopy obtained with the Gran Telescopio Canarias shows that it is an asteroid.[5] The closest approach to Earth in 2023 was 23 March 2023 at roughly 0.00369 au (343,000 mi) when it had a relative velocity of 1.46 km/s (3,300 mph).[3] The reflectance spectrum of 2023 FY3 suggests that its origin is not artificial and also that it is not lunar ejecta;[5] it is also different from the V type of 2020 CD3 and the K-type of 2022 NX1.[5] It is a S type asteroid and considering typical values of the albedo of the S-type asteroids and its absolute magnitude, 2023 FY3 may have a size range of 5 m.[5] Its light curve gives a rotation period of 9.3±0.6 min with an amplitude of 0.48±0.13 mag.[5] This small asteroid roams the edge of Earth's co-orbital space and it is part of the Arjuna class. Currently exhibits horseshoe-like resonant behavior and experienced minimoon engagements of the temporarily captured flyby type in the past that may repeat in the future. See also
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