Fireball Event — January 10, 2006

29.8N, 12.7W · Alt: 32.40 km · Vel: 16.90 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on January 10, 2006 near 29.8N, 12.7W . It released an estimated 0.0980 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 32.40 km. Entry velocity was 16.90 km/s.

0.0980 kt
Impact Energy
32.40 km
Altitude
16.90 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2006-01-10 23:25:28 UTC
Latitude29.8000000
Longitude-12.7000000
Altitude32.40 km (20.1 miles)
Velocity16.90 km/s (37,804 mph)
Impact Energy0.0980 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.0980 kilotons — Equivalent to 98,000 kg of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2006

December 9, 2006
26.2N, 26E
14.0000 kt
April 4, 2006
26.6N, 26.6W
5.0000 kt
September 2, 2006
14S, 109.1E
2.8000 kt
February 6, 2006
54.5S, 18.1E
2.7000 kt
August 9, 2006
23.1S, 53.7E
2.4000 kt
January 28, 2006
51.7S, 56.4E
1.8000 kt

Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on January 10, 2006 at 23:25:28 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.0980 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 98,000 kg of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 29.8N, 12.7W at an altitude of 32.40 km (20.1 miles).

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