Fireball Event — September 7, 2015

14.5N, 98.9E · Alt: 29.30 km · Vel: 21.00 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on September 7, 2015 near 14.5N, 98.9E . It released an estimated 3.9000 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 29.30 km. Entry velocity was 21.00 km/s.

3.9000 kt
Impact Energy
29.30 km
Altitude
21.00 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2015-09-07 01:41:18 UTC
Latitude14.5000000
Longitude98.9000000
Altitude29.30 km (18.2 miles)
Velocity21.00 km/s (46,976 mph)
Impact Energy3.9000 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"3.9000 kilotons — Equivalent to 3,900 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2015

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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April 8, 2015
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on September 7, 2015 at 01:41:18 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 3.9000 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 3,900 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 14.5N, 98.9E at an altitude of 29.30 km (18.2 miles).

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