Fireball Event — April 21, 2015

37.7N, 39.6W · Alt: 37.40 km · Vel: 21.30 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on April 21, 2015 near 37.7N, 39.6W . It released an estimated 0.2700 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 37.40 km. Entry velocity was 21.30 km/s.

0.2700 kt
Impact Energy
37.40 km
Altitude
21.30 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2015-04-21 01:42:51 UTC
Latitude37.7000000
Longitude-39.6000000
Altitude37.40 km (23.2 miles)
Velocity21.30 km/s (47,647 mph)
Impact Energy0.2700 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.2700 kilotons — Equivalent to 270 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2015

September 7, 2015
14.5N, 98.9E
3.9000 kt
June 2, 2015
6.4S, 142.7W
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June 10, 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 April 21, 2015 at 01:42:51 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.2700 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 270 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 37.7N, 39.6W at an altitude of 37.40 km (23.2 miles).

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