Fireball Event — October 13, 2015
8S, 52.5W · Alt: 38.90 km · Vel: 12.90 km/s
Key Takeaway
This fireball event occurred on October 13, 2015 near 8S, 52.5W . It released an estimated 0.0820 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 38.90 km. Entry velocity was 12.90 km/s.
0.0820 kt
Impact Energy
38.90 km
Altitude
12.90 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy
Event Location
Event Details
| Date/Time (UTC) | 2015-10-13 12:23:08 UTC |
| Latitude | -8.0000000 |
| Longitude | -52.5000000 |
| Altitude | 38.90 km (24.2 miles) |
| Velocity | 12.90 km/s (28,857 mph) |
| Impact Energy | 0.0820 kilotons TNT |
| Total Radiated Energy | 0.0 MJ |
Energy Context
"0.0820 kilotons — Equivalent to 82,000 kg of TNT"
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did this fireball event occur?
This fireball was detected on October 13, 2015 at 12:23:08 UTC.
How powerful was this fireball?
The estimated total impact energy was 0.0820 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 82,000 kg of TNT.
Where was this fireball detected?
The fireball was detected at coordinates 8S, 52.5W at an altitude of 38.90 km (24.2 miles).
Data from NASA/JPL Center for Near Earth Object Studies (CNEOS). This site is not affiliated with NASA or JPL.