Fireball Event — November 27, 2014

18.8S, 73.4W · Alt: 38.00 km

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on November 27, 2014 near 18.8S, 73.4W . It released an estimated 0.1800 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 38.00 km.

0.1800 kt
Impact Energy
38.00 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2014-11-27 12:12:52 UTC
Latitude-18.8000000
Longitude-73.4000000
Altitude38.00 km (23.6 miles)
Velocity—
Impact Energy0.1800 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.1800 kilotons — Equivalent to 180 tons of TNT"

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May 8, 2014
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November 28, 2014
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on November 27, 2014 at 12:12:52 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.1800 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 180 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 18.8S, 73.4W at an altitude of 38.00 km (23.6 miles).

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