Fireball Event — February 7, 2009

56.6N, 69.8E · Alt: 40.00 km · Vel: 15.40 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on February 7, 2009 near 56.6N, 69.8E . It released an estimated 3.5000 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 40.00 km. Entry velocity was 15.40 km/s.

3.5000 kt
Impact Energy
40.00 km
Altitude
15.40 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2009-02-07 19:51:32 UTC
Latitude56.6000000
Longitude69.8000000
Altitude40.00 km (24.9 miles)
Velocity15.40 km/s (34,449 mph)
Impact Energy3.5000 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"3.5000 kilotons — Equivalent to 3,500 tons of TNT"

Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on February 7, 2009 at 19:51:32 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 3.5000 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 3,500 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 56.6N, 69.8E at an altitude of 40.00 km (24.9 miles).

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