Fireball Event — March 27, 2003

41.4N, 87.7W · Alt: 45.00 km

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on March 27, 2003 near 41.4N, 87.7W . It released an estimated 0.4100 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 45.00 km.

0.4100 kt
Impact Energy
45.00 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2003-03-27 05:50:26 UTC
Latitude41.4000000
Longitude-87.7000000
Altitude45.00 km (28 miles)
Velocity—
Impact Energy0.4100 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.4100 kilotons — Equivalent to 410 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2003

September 27, 2003
21N, 86.6E
4.6000 kt
August 17, 2003
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December 9, 2003
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May 19, 2003
1.3000 kt
November 10, 2003
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1.3000 kt
September 2, 2003
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on March 27, 2003 at 05:50:26 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.4100 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 410 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 41.4N, 87.7W at an altitude of 45.00 km (28 miles).

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