Fireball Event — January 17, 2007

8.7S, 50.8E · Alt: 33.30 km

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on January 17, 2007 near 8.7S, 50.8E . It released an estimated 1.4000 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 33.30 km.

1.4000 kt
Impact Energy
33.30 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2007-01-17 09:50:46 UTC
Latitude-8.7000000
Longitude50.8000000
Altitude33.30 km (20.7 miles)
Velocity—
Impact Energy1.4000 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"1.4000 kilotons — Equivalent to 1,400 tons of TNT"

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on January 17, 2007 at 09:50:46 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 1.4000 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 1,400 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 8.7S, 50.8E at an altitude of 33.30 km (20.7 miles).

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