Fireball Event — November 3, 2016

39.6S, 16.3W · Alt: 37.00 km

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on November 3, 2016 near 39.6S, 16.3W . It released an estimated 0.2400 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 37.00 km.

0.2400 kt
Impact Energy
37.00 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2016-11-03 17:14:29 UTC
Latitude-39.6000000
Longitude-16.3000000
Altitude37.00 km (23 miles)
Velocity—
Impact Energy0.2400 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.2400 kilotons — Equivalent to 240 tons of TNT"

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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
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June 27, 2016
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February 21, 2016
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on November 3, 2016 at 17:14:29 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.2400 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 240 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 39.6S, 16.3W at an altitude of 37.00 km (23 miles).

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