Fireball Event — April 15, 2005

43.8S, 73.9W · Alt: 39.00 km

0.0760 kt
Impact Energy
39.00 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2005-04-15 06:54:59 UTC
Latitude-43.8000000
Longitude-73.9000000
Altitude39.00 km (24.2 miles)
Velocity—
Impact Energy0.0760 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.0760 kilotons — Equivalent to 76,000 kg of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2005

January 1, 2005
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April 19, 2005
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April 3, 2005
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April 2, 2005
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December 29, 2005
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on April 15, 2005 at 06:54:59 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.0760 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 76,000 kg of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 43.8S, 73.9W at an altitude of 39.00 km (24.2 miles).

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