Fireball Event — September 2, 2006

14S, 109.1E · Alt: 44.10 km · Vel: 14.20 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on September 2, 2006 near 14S, 109.1E . It released an estimated 2.8000 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 44.10 km. Entry velocity was 14.20 km/s.

2.8000 kt
Impact Energy
44.10 km
Altitude
14.20 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2006-09-02 04:26:15 UTC
Latitude-14.0000000
Longitude109.1000000
Altitude44.10 km (27.4 miles)
Velocity14.20 km/s (31,765 mph)
Impact Energy2.8000 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"2.8000 kilotons — Equivalent to 2,800 tons of TNT"

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December 9, 2006
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April 4, 2006
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February 6, 2006
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January 28, 2006
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on September 2, 2006 at 04:26:15 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 2.8000 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 2,800 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 14S, 109.1E at an altitude of 44.10 km (27.4 miles).

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