Fireball Event — December 31, 2009

37.9N, 178.3W · Alt: 20.70 km

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on December 31, 2009 near 37.9N, 178.3W . It released an estimated 0.3100 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 20.70 km.

0.3100 kt
Impact Energy
20.70 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2009-12-31 12:50:25 UTC
Latitude37.9000000
Longitude-178.3000000
Altitude20.70 km (12.9 miles)
Velocity—
Impact Energy0.3100 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.3100 kilotons — Equivalent to 310 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2009

October 8, 2009
4.2S, 120.6E
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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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November 18, 2009
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on December 31, 2009 at 12:50:25 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.3100 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 310 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 37.9N, 178.3W at an altitude of 20.70 km (12.9 miles).

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