Fireball Event — December 9, 2014

76.6N, 96.3E · Alt: 26.30 km

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on December 9, 2014 near 76.6N, 96.3E . It released an estimated 0.2400 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 26.30 km.

0.2400 kt
Impact Energy
26.30 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2014-12-09 21:19:18 UTC
Latitude76.6000000
Longitude96.3000000
Altitude26.30 km (16.3 miles)
Velocity—
Impact Energy0.2400 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.2400 kilotons — Equivalent to 240 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2014

August 23, 2014
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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 December 9, 2014 at 21:19:18 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.2400 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 240 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 76.6N, 96.3E at an altitude of 26.30 km (16.3 miles).

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