Fireball Event — August 27, 2012

18.3S, 64.2E · Alt: 38.70 km · Vel: 28.90 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on August 27, 2012 near 18.3S, 64.2E . It released an estimated 0.2200 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 38.70 km. Entry velocity was 28.90 km/s.

0.2200 kt
Impact Energy
38.70 km
Altitude
28.90 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2012-08-27 06:57:43 UTC
Latitude-18.3000000
Longitude64.2000000
Altitude38.70 km (24 miles)
Velocity28.90 km/s (64,648 mph)
Impact Energy0.2200 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.2200 kilotons — Equivalent to 220 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2012

October 2, 2012
8.1S, 111.9W
1.3000 kt
October 3, 2012
41.5S, 21.9W
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September 18, 2012
1.2N, 52.2W
0.6900 kt
August 26, 2012
11.8N, 117E
0.6900 kt
February 12, 2012
31.7S, 54.9E
0.6600 kt
May 4, 2012
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0.6400 kt

Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on August 27, 2012 at 06:57:43 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.2200 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 220 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 18.3S, 64.2E at an altitude of 38.70 km (24 miles).

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