Fireball Event — September 22, 2016

51.8S, 178.5E · Alt: 40.00 km · Vel: 17.50 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on September 22, 2016 near 51.8S, 178.5E . It released an estimated 0.2300 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 40.00 km. Entry velocity was 17.50 km/s.

0.2300 kt
Impact Energy
40.00 km
Altitude
17.50 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2016-09-22 04:57:49 UTC
Latitude-51.8000000
Longitude178.5000000
Altitude40.00 km (24.9 miles)
Velocity17.50 km/s (39,146 mph)
Impact Energy0.2300 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.2300 kilotons — Equivalent to 230 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2016

February 6, 2016
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April 10, 2016
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May 16, 2016
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June 27, 2016
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on September 22, 2016 at 04:57:49 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.2300 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 230 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 51.8S, 178.5E at an altitude of 40.00 km (24.9 miles).

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