Fireball Event — April 22, 2004

44.3S, 83.3E · Alt: 29.60 km · Vel: 16.30 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on April 22, 2004 near 44.3S, 83.3E . It released an estimated 1.5000 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 29.60 km. Entry velocity was 16.30 km/s.

1.5000 kt
Impact Energy
29.60 km
Altitude
16.30 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2004-04-22 04:21:49 UTC
Latitude-44.3000000
Longitude83.3000000
Altitude29.60 km (18.4 miles)
Velocity16.30 km/s (36,462 mph)
Impact Energy1.5000 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"1.5000 kilotons — Equivalent to 1,500 tons of TNT"

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0.0980 kt
July 25, 2022
40.5S, 76.6E
0.2700 kt
May 18, 2020
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0.4000 kt
March 6, 2021
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Other Fireballs in 2004

October 7, 2004
27.3S, 71.5E
18.0000 kt
September 3, 2004
67.7S, 18.2E
13.0000 kt
June 5, 2004
1.3N, 174.4W
3.9000 kt
August 22, 2004
51.9S, 22.7E
3.2000 kt
April 6, 2004
12S, 162.8E
1.1000 kt
May 18, 2004
28.1S, 47.4W
1.0000 kt

Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on April 22, 2004 at 04:21:49 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 1.5000 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 1,500 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 44.3S, 83.3E at an altitude of 29.60 km (18.4 miles).

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