Fireball Event — November 26, 2014

69.5S, 179.7W · Alt: 23.30 km · Vel: 25.30 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on November 26, 2014 near 69.5S, 179.7W . It released an estimated 0.3500 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 23.30 km. Entry velocity was 25.30 km/s.

0.3500 kt
Impact Energy
23.30 km
Altitude
25.30 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2014-11-26 23:16:51 UTC
Latitude-69.5000000
Longitude-179.7000000
Altitude23.30 km (14.5 miles)
Velocity25.30 km/s (56,595 mph)
Impact Energy0.3500 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.3500 kilotons — Equivalent to 350 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2014

August 23, 2014
61.7S, 132.6E
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May 8, 2014
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November 28, 2014
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February 13, 2014
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on November 26, 2014 at 23:16:51 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.3500 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 350 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 69.5S, 179.7W at an altitude of 23.30 km (14.5 miles).

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