Fireball Event — January 2, 2004
28.2S, 3.2E · Alt: 63.00 km
Key Takeaway
This fireball event occurred on January 2, 2004 near 28.2S, 3.2E . It released an estimated 0.3900 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 63.00 km.
0.3900 kt
Impact Energy
63.00 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy
Event Location
Event Details
| Date/Time (UTC) | 2004-01-02 04:27:59 UTC |
| Latitude | -28.2000000 |
| Longitude | 3.2000000 |
| Altitude | 63.00 km (39.1 miles) |
| Velocity | — |
| Impact Energy | 0.3900 kilotons TNT |
| Total Radiated Energy | 0.0 MJ |
Energy Context
"0.3900 kilotons — Equivalent to 390 tons of TNT"
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did this fireball event occur?
This fireball was detected on January 2, 2004 at 04:27:59 UTC.
How powerful was this fireball?
The estimated total impact energy was 0.3900 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 390 tons of TNT.
Where was this fireball detected?
The fireball was detected at coordinates 28.2S, 3.2E at an altitude of 63.00 km (39.1 miles).
Data from NASA/JPL Center for Near Earth Object Studies (CNEOS). This site is not affiliated with NASA or JPL.