Fireball Event — October 7, 2008
20.9N, 31.4E · Alt: 38.90 km · Vel: 13.30 km/s
Key Takeaway
This fireball event occurred on October 7, 2008 near 20.9N, 31.4E . It released an estimated 1.0000 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 38.90 km. Entry velocity was 13.30 km/s.
1.0000 kt
Impact Energy
38.90 km
Altitude
13.30 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy
Event Location
Event Details
| Date/Time (UTC) | 2008-10-07 02:45:45 UTC |
| Latitude | 20.9000000 |
| Longitude | 31.4000000 |
| Altitude | 38.90 km (24.2 miles) |
| Velocity | 13.30 km/s (29,751 mph) |
| Impact Energy | 1.0000 kilotons TNT |
| Total Radiated Energy | 0.0 MJ |
Energy Context
"1.0000 kilotons — Equivalent to 1,000 tons of TNT"
Nearby Fireballs
Other Fireballs in 2008
Frequently Asked Questions
When did this fireball event occur?
This fireball was detected on October 7, 2008 at 02:45:45 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 20.9N, 31.4E at an altitude of 38.90 km (24.2 miles).
Data from NASA/JPL Center for Near Earth Object Studies (CNEOS). This site is not affiliated with NASA or JPL.