Fireball Event — June 7, 2006

69.2N, 22.5E · Alt: 40.70 km · Vel: 19.60 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on June 7, 2006 near 69.2N, 22.5E . It released an estimated 0.1900 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 40.70 km. Entry velocity was 19.60 km/s.

0.1900 kt
Impact Energy
40.70 km
Altitude
19.60 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2006-06-07 00:06:28 UTC
Latitude69.2000000
Longitude22.5000000
Altitude40.70 km (25.3 miles)
Velocity19.60 km/s (43,844 mph)
Impact Energy0.1900 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.1900 kilotons — Equivalent to 190 tons of TNT"

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on June 7, 2006 at 00:06:28 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.1900 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 190 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 69.2N, 22.5E at an altitude of 40.70 km (25.3 miles).

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