Fireball Event — April 10, 2009

44.7S, 25.7E · Alt: 32.40 km · Vel: 19.10 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on April 10, 2009 near 44.7S, 25.7E . It released an estimated 0.7200 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 32.40 km. Entry velocity was 19.10 km/s.

0.7200 kt
Impact Energy
32.40 km
Altitude
19.10 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2009-04-10 18:42:45 UTC
Latitude-44.7000000
Longitude25.7000000
Altitude32.40 km (20.1 miles)
Velocity19.10 km/s (42,726 mph)
Impact Energy0.7200 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.7200 kilotons — Equivalent to 720 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2009

October 8, 2009
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November 21, 2009
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February 7, 2009
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September 4, 2009
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2.3000 kt
July 16, 2009
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1.8000 kt
November 18, 2009
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1.8000 kt

Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on April 10, 2009 at 18:42:45 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.7200 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 720 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 44.7S, 25.7E at an altitude of 32.40 km (20.1 miles).

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