Fireball Event — December 24, 2008

68.9S, 102W · Alt: 21.10 km · Vel: 24.10 km/s

0.1200 kt
Impact Energy
21.10 km
Altitude
24.10 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2008-12-24 15:51:58 UTC
Latitude-68.9000000
Longitude-102.0000000
Altitude21.10 km (13.1 miles)
Velocity24.10 km/s (53,910 mph)
Impact Energy0.1200 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.1200 kilotons — Equivalent to 120 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2008

October 7, 2008
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November 9, 2008
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October 10, 2008
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on December 24, 2008 at 15:51:58 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.1200 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 120 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 68.9S, 102W at an altitude of 21.10 km (13.1 miles).

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