Fireball Event — September 10, 2012

69.8S, 111.7W · Alt: 23.80 km · Vel: 16.90 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on September 10, 2012 near 69.8S, 111.7W . It released an estimated 0.0940 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 23.80 km. Entry velocity was 16.90 km/s.

0.0940 kt
Impact Energy
23.80 km
Altitude
16.90 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2012-09-10 01:03:32 UTC
Latitude-69.8000000
Longitude-111.7000000
Altitude23.80 km (14.8 miles)
Velocity16.90 km/s (37,804 mph)
Impact Energy0.0940 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.0940 kilotons — Equivalent to 94,000 kg of TNT"

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October 2, 2012
8.1S, 111.9W
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October 3, 2012
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September 18, 2012
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on September 10, 2012 at 01:03:32 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.0940 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 94,000 kg of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 69.8S, 111.7W at an altitude of 23.80 km (14.8 miles).

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