Fireball Event — April 19, 2005
50.2S, 146.4W · Alt: 38.50 km · Vel: 16.80 km/s
Key Takeaway
This fireball event occurred on April 19, 2005 near 50.2S, 146.4W . It released an estimated 0.6400 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 38.50 km. Entry velocity was 16.80 km/s.
0.6400 kt
Impact Energy
38.50 km
Altitude
16.80 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy
Event Location
Event Details
| Date/Time (UTC) | 2005-04-19 07:37:47 UTC |
| Latitude | -50.2000000 |
| Longitude | -146.4000000 |
| Altitude | 38.50 km (23.9 miles) |
| Velocity | 16.80 km/s (37,581 mph) |
| Impact Energy | 0.6400 kilotons TNT |
| Total Radiated Energy | 0.0 MJ |
Energy Context
"0.6400 kilotons — Equivalent to 640 tons of TNT"
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did this fireball event occur?
This fireball was detected on April 19, 2005 at 07:37:47 UTC.
How powerful was this fireball?
The estimated total impact energy was 0.6400 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 640 tons of TNT.
Where was this fireball detected?
The fireball was detected at coordinates 50.2S, 146.4W at an altitude of 38.50 km (23.9 miles).
Data from NASA/JPL Center for Near Earth Object Studies (CNEOS). This site is not affiliated with NASA or JPL.