Fireball Event — February 17, 2005
48N, 161.5W · Alt: 42.50 km
Key Takeaway
This fireball event occurred on February 17, 2005 near 48N, 161.5W . It released an estimated 0.3000 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 42.50 km.
0.3000 kt
Impact Energy
42.50 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy
Event Location
Event Details
| Date/Time (UTC) | 2005-02-17 22:52:36 UTC |
| Latitude | 48.0000000 |
| Longitude | -161.5000000 |
| Altitude | 42.50 km (26.4 miles) |
| Velocity | — |
| Impact Energy | 0.3000 kilotons TNT |
| Total Radiated Energy | 0.0 MJ |
Energy Context
"0.3000 kilotons — Equivalent to 300 tons of TNT"
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did this fireball event occur?
This fireball was detected on February 17, 2005 at 22:52:36 UTC.
How powerful was this fireball?
The estimated total impact energy was 0.3000 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 300 tons of TNT.
Where was this fireball detected?
The fireball was detected at coordinates 48N, 161.5W at an altitude of 42.50 km (26.4 miles).
Data from NASA/JPL Center for Near Earth Object Studies (CNEOS). This site is not affiliated with NASA or JPL.