Fireball Event — August 9, 2006

23.1S, 53.7E · Alt: 37.00 km

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on August 9, 2006 near 23.1S, 53.7E . It released an estimated 2.4000 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 37.00 km.

2.4000 kt
Impact Energy
37.00 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2006-08-09 04:30:44 UTC
Latitude-23.1000000
Longitude53.7000000
Altitude37.00 km (23 miles)
Velocity
Impact Energy2.4000 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"2.4000 kilotons — Equivalent to 2,400 tons of TNT"

Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on August 9, 2006 at 04:30:44 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 2.4000 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 2,400 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 23.1S, 53.7E at an altitude of 37.00 km (23 miles).

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