Fireball Event — July 16, 2009

24.4S, 59.8W · Alt: 32.20 km

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on July 16, 2009 near 24.4S, 59.8W . It released an estimated 1.8000 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 32.20 km.

1.8000 kt
Impact Energy
32.20 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2009-07-16 06:39:05 UTC
Latitude-24.4000000
Longitude-59.8000000
Altitude32.20 km (20 miles)
Velocity
Impact Energy1.8000 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"1.8000 kilotons — Equivalent to 1,800 tons of TNT"

Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on July 16, 2009 at 06:39:05 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 1.8000 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 1,800 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 24.4S, 59.8W at an altitude of 32.20 km (20 miles).

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