Fireball Event — February 21, 2011

26.3N, 43.7E · Alt: 44.40 km · Vel: 18.00 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on February 21, 2011 near 26.3N, 43.7E . It released an estimated 0.1400 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 44.40 km. Entry velocity was 18.00 km/s.

0.1400 kt
Impact Energy
44.40 km
Altitude
18.00 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2011-02-21 05:07:03 UTC
Latitude26.3000000
Longitude43.7000000
Altitude44.40 km (27.6 miles)
Velocity18.00 km/s (40,265 mph)
Impact Energy0.1400 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.1400 kilotons — Equivalent to 140 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2011

May 25, 2011
4.1N, 14E
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April 17, 2011
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April 27, 2011
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April 6, 2011
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on February 21, 2011 at 05:07:03 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.1400 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 140 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 26.3N, 43.7E at an altitude of 44.40 km (27.6 miles).

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