Fireball Event — May 8, 2014

36.9S, 87.3E · Alt: 35.40 km · Vel: 19.00 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on May 8, 2014 near 36.9S, 87.3E . It released an estimated 2.4000 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 35.40 km. Entry velocity was 19.00 km/s.

2.4000 kt
Impact Energy
35.40 km
Altitude
19.00 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2014-05-08 19:42:37 UTC
Latitude-36.9000000
Longitude87.3000000
Altitude35.40 km (22 miles)
Velocity19.00 km/s (42,502 mph)
Impact Energy2.4000 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"2.4000 kilotons — Equivalent to 2,400 tons of TNT"

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on May 8, 2014 at 19:42:37 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 2.4000 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 2,400 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 36.9S, 87.3E at an altitude of 35.40 km (22 miles).

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