Fireball Event — May 7, 2005

75.8S, 163.7E · Alt: 15.20 km · Vel: 16.60 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on May 7, 2005 near 75.8S, 163.7E . It released an estimated 0.0920 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 15.20 km. Entry velocity was 16.60 km/s.

0.0920 kt
Impact Energy
15.20 km
Altitude
16.60 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2005-05-07 09:31:44 UTC
Latitude-75.8000000
Longitude163.7000000
Altitude15.20 km (9.4 miles)
Velocity16.60 km/s (37,133 mph)
Impact Energy0.0920 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.0920 kilotons — Equivalent to 92,000 kg of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2005

January 1, 2005
32.7N, 12.4E
1.2000 kt
April 19, 2005
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April 3, 2005
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on May 7, 2005 at 09:31:44 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.0920 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 92,000 kg of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 75.8S, 163.7E at an altitude of 15.20 km (9.4 miles).

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