Fireball Event — November 29, 2005

7.6N, 58.2W · Alt: 59.30 km

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on November 29, 2005 near 7.6N, 58.2W . It released an estimated 0.1100 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 59.30 km.

0.1100 kt
Impact Energy
59.30 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2005-11-29 07:33:16 UTC
Latitude7.6000000
Longitude-58.2000000
Altitude59.30 km (36.8 miles)
Velocity—
Impact Energy0.1100 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.1100 kilotons — Equivalent to 110 tons 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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April 2, 2005
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December 29, 2005
3S, 154.9W
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on November 29, 2005 at 07:33:16 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.1100 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 110 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 7.6N, 58.2W at an altitude of 59.30 km (36.8 miles).

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