Hi All,
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Originally Posted by Rob_K
Technically yes, but a big, big challenge for the reasons you outlined Steffen! The original ephemeris was based on a very short arc but should be refined over the next few days. Might be academic anyway unless the weather improves! 
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Yes very much observable but will be hard to find. You will definitely need a Topocentric ephemeris. Geocentric is of no use because your location on Earth will greatly affect where it is seen in the sky (due to parallax). There is provision at the NASA/JPL site to generate a topographic ephemeris but I just can't find it at present and have to head out.
Generate a topo ephemeris with just an hour or so to go before you observe. The orbital elements will undoubtedly change as the next few days pass by. Because this pass is so close, small change in elements can produce substantial changes to an ephemeris.
At best in Australia it will be in the 11/12th magnitude range -- well within range of moderate-sized 'scopes.
Best,
Les D