Fireball Event — November 9, 2005

31S, 145.9E · Alt: 30.70 km · Vel: 13.80 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on November 9, 2005 near 31S, 145.9E . It released an estimated 0.2300 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 30.70 km. Entry velocity was 13.80 km/s.

0.2300 kt
Impact Energy
30.70 km
Altitude
13.80 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2005-11-09 07:33:08 UTC
Latitude-31.0000000
Longitude145.9000000
Altitude30.70 km (19.1 miles)
Velocity13.80 km/s (30,870 mph)
Impact Energy0.2300 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.2300 kilotons — Equivalent to 230 tons 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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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on November 9, 2005 at 07:33:08 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.2300 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 230 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 31S, 145.9E at an altitude of 30.70 km (19.1 miles).

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