Fireball Event — July 27, 2011

45.3S, 63.5E · Alt: 29.60 km

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on July 27, 2011 near 45.3S, 63.5E . It released an estimated 0.1800 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 29.60 km.

0.1800 kt
Impact Energy
29.60 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2011-07-27 23:00:36 UTC
Latitude-45.3000000
Longitude63.5000000
Altitude29.60 km (18.4 miles)
Velocity—
Impact Energy0.1800 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.1800 kilotons — Equivalent to 180 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2011

May 25, 2011
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April 17, 2011
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April 27, 2011
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on July 27, 2011 at 23:00:36 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.1800 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 180 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 45.3S, 63.5E at an altitude of 29.60 km (18.4 miles).

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