Fireball Event — February 17, 2015

8S, 11.2W · Alt: 39.00 km · Vel: 28.80 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on February 17, 2015 near 8S, 11.2W . It released an estimated 0.1400 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 39.00 km. Entry velocity was 28.80 km/s.

0.1400 kt
Impact Energy
39.00 km
Altitude
28.80 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2015-02-17 13:19:50 UTC
Latitude-8.0000000
Longitude-11.2000000
Altitude39.00 km (24.2 miles)
Velocity28.80 km/s (64,424 mph)
Impact Energy0.1400 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.1400 kilotons — Equivalent to 140 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2015

September 7, 2015
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June 10, 2015
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June 2, 2015
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June 12, 2015
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October 30, 2015
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on February 17, 2015 at 13:19:50 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.1400 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 140 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 8S, 11.2W at an altitude of 39.00 km (24.2 miles).

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