Fireball Event — November 21, 2009

22S, 29.2E · Alt: 38.00 km · Vel: 32.10 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on November 21, 2009 near 22S, 29.2E . It released an estimated 20.0000 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 38.00 km. Entry velocity was 32.10 km/s.

20.0000 kt
Impact Energy
38.00 km
Altitude
32.10 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2009-11-21 20:53:29 UTC
Latitude-22.0000000
Longitude29.2000000
Altitude38.00 km (23.6 miles)
Velocity32.10 km/s (71,806 mph)
Impact Energy20.0000 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"20.0000 kilotons — Comparable to the Hiroshima bomb (1.3x)"

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May 14, 2017
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June 2, 2018
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February 2, 2025
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Other Fireballs in 2009

October 8, 2009
4.2S, 120.6E
33.0000 kt
February 7, 2009
56.6N, 69.8E
3.5000 kt
September 4, 2009
42.5N, 110E
2.3000 kt
November 18, 2009
40.4N, 113.2W
1.8000 kt
July 16, 2009
24.4S, 59.8W
1.8000 kt
August 23, 2009
67.7S, 18.3E
1.2000 kt

Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on November 21, 2009 at 20:53:29 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 20.0000 kilotons of TNT. Comparable to the Hiroshima bomb (1.3x).

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 22S, 29.2E at an altitude of 38.00 km (23.6 miles).

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