Fireball Event — May 17, 2004

18.9S, 28.3E · Alt: 44.00 km

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on May 17, 2004 near 18.9S, 28.3E . It released an estimated 0.1800 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 44.00 km.

0.1800 kt
Impact Energy
44.00 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2004-05-17 02:08:27 UTC
Latitude-18.9000000
Longitude28.3000000
Altitude44.00 km (27.3 miles)
Velocity—
Impact Energy0.1800 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.1800 kilotons — Equivalent to 180 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2004

October 7, 2004
27.3S, 71.5E
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September 3, 2004
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June 5, 2004
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August 22, 2004
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April 22, 2004
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on May 17, 2004 at 02:08:27 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.1800 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 180 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 18.9S, 28.3E at an altitude of 44.00 km (27.3 miles).

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