Fireball Event — August 27, 2016

56.9S, 162.2E · Alt: 42.00 km

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on August 27, 2016 near 56.9S, 162.2E . It released an estimated 0.4100 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 42.00 km.

0.4100 kt
Impact Energy
42.00 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2016-08-27 21:45:13 UTC
Latitude-56.9000000
Longitude162.2000000
Altitude42.00 km (26.1 miles)
Velocity
Impact Energy0.4100 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.4100 kilotons — Equivalent to 410 tons of TNT"

Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on August 27, 2016 at 21:45:13 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.4100 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 410 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 56.9S, 162.2E at an altitude of 42.00 km (26.1 miles).

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