Fireball Event — July 10, 1999

37.8S, 39.6E · Alt: 52.00 km

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on July 10, 1999 near 37.8S, 39.6E . It released an estimated 0.8600 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 52.00 km.

0.8600 kt
Impact Energy
52.00 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)1999-07-10 08:11:42 UTC
Latitude-37.8000000
Longitude39.6000000
Altitude52.00 km (32.3 miles)
Velocity
Impact Energy0.8600 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.8600 kilotons — Equivalent to 860 tons of TNT"

Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on July 10, 1999 at 08:11:42 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.8600 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 860 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 37.8S, 39.6E at an altitude of 52.00 km (32.3 miles).

Data from NASA/JPL Center for Near Earth Object Studies (CNEOS). This site is not affiliated with NASA or JPL.