Fireball Event — January 21, 2016
10.8S, 0.7E · Alt: 42.50 km · Vel: 18.10 km/s
Key Takeaway
This fireball event occurred on January 21, 2016 near 10.8S, 0.7E . It released an estimated 0.3500 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 42.50 km. Entry velocity was 18.10 km/s.
0.3500 kt
Impact Energy
42.50 km
Altitude
18.10 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy
Event Location
Event Details
| Date/Time (UTC) | 2016-01-21 16:44:54 UTC |
| Latitude | -10.8000000 |
| Longitude | 0.7000000 |
| Altitude | 42.50 km (26.4 miles) |
| Velocity | 18.10 km/s (40,489 mph) |
| Impact Energy | 0.3500 kilotons TNT |
| Total Radiated Energy | 0.0 MJ |
Energy Context
"0.3500 kilotons — Equivalent to 350 tons of TNT"
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did this fireball event occur?
This fireball was detected on January 21, 2016 at 16:44:54 UTC.
How powerful was this fireball?
The estimated total impact energy was 0.3500 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 350 tons of TNT.
Where was this fireball detected?
The fireball was detected at coordinates 10.8S, 0.7E at an altitude of 42.50 km (26.4 miles).
Data from NASA/JPL Center for Near Earth Object Studies (CNEOS). This site is not affiliated with NASA or JPL.