Fireball Event — March 3, 2016

48S, 51E · Alt: 31.80 km · Vel: 11.70 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on March 3, 2016 near 48S, 51E . It released an estimated 0.1900 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 31.80 km. Entry velocity was 11.70 km/s.

0.1900 kt
Impact Energy
31.80 km
Altitude
11.70 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2016-03-03 01:32:43 UTC
Latitude-48.0000000
Longitude51.0000000
Altitude31.80 km (19.8 miles)
Velocity11.70 km/s (26,172 mph)
Impact Energy0.1900 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.1900 kilotons — Equivalent to 190 tons of TNT"

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January 28, 2006
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Other Fireballs in 2016

February 6, 2016
30.4S, 25.5W
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April 10, 2016
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May 16, 2016
3.2N, 6.6E
1.2000 kt
June 27, 2016
15.8N, 11.9W
1.1000 kt
February 21, 2016
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0.9700 kt
June 5, 2016
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on March 3, 2016 at 01:32:43 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.1900 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 190 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 48S, 51E at an altitude of 31.80 km (19.8 miles).

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