Fireball Event — July 5, 2016

1N, 48.6E · Alt: 38.20 km · Vel: 25.10 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on July 5, 2016 near 1N, 48.6E . It released an estimated 0.4800 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 38.20 km. Entry velocity was 25.10 km/s.

0.4800 kt
Impact Energy
38.20 km
Altitude
25.10 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2016-07-05 01:24:26 UTC
Latitude1.0000000
Longitude48.6000000
Altitude38.20 km (23.7 miles)
Velocity25.10 km/s (56,147 mph)
Impact Energy0.4800 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.4800 kilotons — Equivalent to 480 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2016

February 6, 2016
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on July 5, 2016 at 01:24:26 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.4800 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 480 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 1N, 48.6E at an altitude of 38.20 km (23.7 miles).

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