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 |
| Latitude | 56.6000000 |
| Longitude | 69.8000000 |
| Altitude | 40.00 km (24.9 miles) |
| Velocity | 15.40 km/s (34,449 mph) |
| Impact Energy | 3.5000 kilotons TNT |
| Total Radiated Energy | 0.0 MJ |
Energy Context
"3.5000 kilotons — Equivalent to 3,500 tons of TNT"
Nearby Fireballs
Other Fireballs in 2009
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.