Fireball Event — January 27, 2016

45.8S, 53.6E · Alt: 37.00 km · Vel: 11.50 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on January 27, 2016 near 45.8S, 53.6E . It released an estimated 0.2700 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 37.00 km. Entry velocity was 11.50 km/s.

0.2700 kt
Impact Energy
37.00 km
Altitude
11.50 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2016-01-27 09:59:15 UTC
Latitude-45.8000000
Longitude53.6000000
Altitude37.00 km (23 miles)
Velocity11.50 km/s (25,725 mph)
Impact Energy0.2700 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.2700 kilotons — Equivalent to 270 tons of TNT"

Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on January 27, 2016 at 09:59:15 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 45.8S, 53.6E at an altitude of 37.00 km (23 miles).

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