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Originally Posted by MattyC
Will we be able to see it?
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Depends on what you mean by see it
It should be visible through a telescope if you know where to look. Too dim to see without aid though, magnitude 6.5 is about the limit of naked eye viewing (under ideal conditions, perfect dark, dark adapted eyes, no light pollution). I think this is magnitude 9 or so.
Asteroid 2004 MN4 is supposed to come within 35,000km of Earth in 2029 (closer than some satellites, close enough it's orbit will be significantly impacted by Earth's gravity), that'll be visible, and a once in a lifetime view.