Fireball Event — February 21, 2016

36.5N, 37.2W · Alt: 32.00 km

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on February 21, 2016 near 36.5N, 37.2W . It released an estimated 0.9700 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 32.00 km.

0.9700 kt
Impact Energy
32.00 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2016-02-21 05:58:53 UTC
Latitude36.5000000
Longitude-37.2000000
Altitude32.00 km (19.9 miles)
Velocity
Impact Energy0.9700 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.9700 kilotons — Equivalent to 970 tons of TNT"

Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on February 21, 2016 at 05:58:53 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.9700 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 970 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 36.5N, 37.2W at an altitude of 32.00 km (19.9 miles).

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