Fireball Event — October 26, 2005

36.3S, 80.5W · Alt: 16.70 km

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on October 26, 2005 near 36.3S, 80.5W . It released an estimated 0.4000 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 16.70 km.

0.4000 kt
Impact Energy
16.70 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2005-10-26 21:30:47 UTC
Latitude-36.3000000
Longitude-80.5000000
Altitude16.70 km (10.4 miles)
Velocity—
Impact Energy0.4000 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.4000 kilotons — Equivalent to 400 tons of TNT"

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January 1, 2005
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1.2000 kt
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 October 26, 2005 at 21:30:47 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.4000 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 400 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 36.3S, 80.5W at an altitude of 16.70 km (10.4 miles).

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