Fireball Event — September 18, 2012

1.2N, 52.2W · Alt: 28.10 km · Vel: 18.30 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on September 18, 2012 near 1.2N, 52.2W . It released an estimated 0.6900 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 28.10 km. Entry velocity was 18.30 km/s.

0.6900 kt
Impact Energy
28.10 km
Altitude
18.30 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2012-09-18 19:34:39 UTC
Latitude1.2000000
Longitude-52.2000000
Altitude28.10 km (17.5 miles)
Velocity18.30 km/s (40,936 mph)
Impact Energy0.6900 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.6900 kilotons — Equivalent to 690 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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August 26, 2012
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0.6900 kt
February 12, 2012
31.7S, 54.9E
0.6600 kt
May 4, 2012
76.7N, 10.6W
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on September 18, 2012 at 19:34:39 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.6900 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 690 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 1.2N, 52.2W at an altitude of 28.10 km (17.5 miles).

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