Fireball Event — November 21, 2013

44.7N, 35.3E · Alt: 59.30 km · Vel: 12.40 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on November 21, 2013 near 44.7N, 35.3E . It released an estimated 0.2300 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 59.30 km. Entry velocity was 12.40 km/s.

0.2300 kt
Impact Energy
59.30 km
Altitude
12.40 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2013-11-21 01:50:35 UTC
Latitude44.7000000
Longitude35.3000000
Altitude59.30 km (36.8 miles)
Velocity12.40 km/s (27,738 mph)
Impact Energy0.2300 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.2300 kilotons — Equivalent to 230 tons of TNT"

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0.1300 kt
May 27, 2020
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0.1900 kt
January 7, 2015
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0.4100 kt
June 21, 2018
52.8N, 38.1E
2.8000 kt
June 27, 2000
34.9N, 36.8E
0.0950 kt
July 25, 2012
36.4N, 41.5E
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Other Fireballs in 2013

February 15, 2013
54.8N, 61.1E
441.0000 kt
April 30, 2013
35.5N, 30.7W
9.8000 kt
January 25, 2013
60.3N, 64.6W
6.9000 kt
October 12, 2013
19.1S, 25W
3.5000 kt
April 21, 2013
28.1S, 64.6W
2.5000 kt
July 30, 2013
50.2S, 90.2E
1.0000 kt

Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on November 21, 2013 at 01:50:35 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.2300 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 230 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 44.7N, 35.3E at an altitude of 59.30 km (36.8 miles).

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