Fireball Event — November 13, 2015

16N, 124.3E · Alt: 28.00 km

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on November 13, 2015 near 16N, 124.3E . It released an estimated 0.2600 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 28.00 km.

0.2600 kt
Impact Energy
28.00 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2015-11-13 14:59:27 UTC
Latitude16.0000000
Longitude124.3000000
Altitude28.00 km (17.4 miles)
Velocity—
Impact Energy0.2600 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.2600 kilotons — Equivalent to 260 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 November 13, 2015 at 14:59:27 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.2600 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 260 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 16N, 124.3E at an altitude of 28.00 km (17.4 miles).

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