Fireball Event — July 8, 2008

72.8N, 147.3E · Alt: 52.20 km · Vel: 21.70 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on July 8, 2008 near 72.8N, 147.3E . It released an estimated 0.2100 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 52.20 km. Entry velocity was 21.70 km/s.

0.2100 kt
Impact Energy
52.20 km
Altitude
21.70 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2008-07-08 15:55:30 UTC
Latitude72.8000000
Longitude147.3000000
Altitude52.20 km (32.4 miles)
Velocity21.70 km/s (48,542 mph)
Impact Energy0.2100 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.2100 kilotons — Equivalent to 210 tons of TNT"

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on July 8, 2008 at 15:55:30 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.2100 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 210 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 72.8N, 147.3E at an altitude of 52.20 km (32.4 miles).

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