Fireball Event — May 16, 2007
42.4S, 164E · Alt: 31.50 km
Key Takeaway
This fireball event occurred on May 16, 2007 near 42.4S, 164E . It released an estimated 1.0000 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 31.50 km.
1.0000 kt
Impact Energy
31.50 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy
Event Location
Event Details
| Date/Time (UTC) | 2007-05-16 04:45:42 UTC |
| Latitude | -42.4000000 |
| Longitude | 164.0000000 |
| Altitude | 31.50 km (19.6 miles) |
| Velocity | — |
| Impact Energy | 1.0000 kilotons TNT |
| Total Radiated Energy | 0.0 MJ |
Energy Context
"1.0000 kilotons — Equivalent to 1,000 tons of TNT"
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did this fireball event occur?
This fireball was detected on May 16, 2007 at 04:45:42 UTC.
How powerful was this fireball?
The estimated total impact energy was 1.0000 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 1,000 tons of TNT.
Where was this fireball detected?
The fireball was detected at coordinates 42.4S, 164E at an altitude of 31.50 km (19.6 miles).
Data from NASA/JPL Center for Near Earth Object Studies (CNEOS). This site is not affiliated with NASA or JPL.