Fireball Event — January 9, 2008
66.8S, 67.3W · Alt: 31.50 km · Vel: 11.60 km/s
Key Takeaway
This fireball event occurred on January 9, 2008 near 66.8S, 67.3W . It released an estimated 0.1400 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 31.50 km. Entry velocity was 11.60 km/s.
0.1400 kt
Impact Energy
31.50 km
Altitude
11.60 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy
Event Location
Event Details
| Date/Time (UTC) | 2008-01-09 03:53:16 UTC |
| Latitude | -66.8000000 |
| Longitude | -67.3000000 |
| Altitude | 31.50 km (19.6 miles) |
| Velocity | 11.60 km/s (25,949 mph) |
| Impact Energy | 0.1400 kilotons TNT |
| Total Radiated Energy | 0.0 MJ |
Energy Context
"0.1400 kilotons — Equivalent to 140 tons of TNT"
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did this fireball event occur?
This fireball was detected on January 9, 2008 at 03:53:16 UTC.
How powerful was this fireball?
The estimated total impact energy was 0.1400 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 140 tons of TNT.
Where was this fireball detected?
The fireball was detected at coordinates 66.8S, 67.3W 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.