Fireball Event — November 18, 2008

29.4S, 75.9E · Alt: 35.20 km · Vel: 22.40 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on November 18, 2008 near 29.4S, 75.9E . It released an estimated 0.0890 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 35.20 km. Entry velocity was 22.40 km/s.

0.0890 kt
Impact Energy
35.20 km
Altitude
22.40 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2008-11-18 09:41:51 UTC
Latitude-29.4000000
Longitude75.9000000
Altitude35.20 km (21.9 miles)
Velocity22.40 km/s (50,107 mph)
Impact Energy0.0890 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.0890 kilotons — Equivalent to 89,000 kg of TNT"

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on November 18, 2008 at 09:41:51 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.0890 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 89,000 kg of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 29.4S, 75.9E at an altitude of 35.20 km (21.9 miles).

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