Fireball Event — September 4, 2009

42.5N, 110E · Alt: 28.30 km · Vel: 24.00 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on September 4, 2009 near 42.5N, 110E . It released an estimated 2.3000 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 28.30 km. Entry velocity was 24.00 km/s.

2.3000 kt
Impact Energy
28.30 km
Altitude
24.00 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2009-09-04 02:23:18 UTC
Latitude42.5000000
Longitude110.0000000
Altitude28.30 km (17.6 miles)
Velocity24.00 km/s (53,687 mph)
Impact Energy2.3000 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"2.3000 kilotons — Equivalent to 2,300 tons of TNT"

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on September 4, 2009 at 02:23:18 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 2.3000 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 2,300 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 42.5N, 110E at an altitude of 28.30 km (17.6 miles).

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