Fireball Event — October 9, 1997
31.8N, 106W · Alt: 37.00 km
Key Takeaway
This fireball event occurred on October 9, 1997 near 31.8N, 106W . It released an estimated 0.5300 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 37.00 km.
0.5300 kt
Impact Energy
37.00 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy
Event Location
Event Details
| Date/Time (UTC) | 1997-10-09 18:47:15 UTC |
| Latitude | 31.8000000 |
| Longitude | -106.0000000 |
| Altitude | 37.00 km (23 miles) |
| Velocity | — |
| Impact Energy | 0.5300 kilotons TNT |
| Total Radiated Energy | 0.0 MJ |
Energy Context
"0.5300 kilotons — Equivalent to 530 tons of TNT"
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did this fireball event occur?
This fireball was detected on October 9, 1997 at 18:47:15 UTC.
How powerful was this fireball?
The estimated total impact energy was 0.5300 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 530 tons of TNT.
Where was this fireball detected?
The fireball was detected at coordinates 31.8N, 106W at an altitude of 37.00 km (23 miles).
Data from NASA/JPL Center for Near Earth Object Studies (CNEOS). This site is not affiliated with NASA or JPL.