Fireball Event — December 23, 2016

21.3N, 49.3E · Alt: 42.00 km · Vel: 29.70 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on December 23, 2016 near 21.3N, 49.3E . It released an estimated 0.1500 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 42.00 km. Entry velocity was 29.70 km/s.

0.1500 kt
Impact Energy
42.00 km
Altitude
29.70 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2016-12-23 03:29:09 UTC
Latitude21.3000000
Longitude49.3000000
Altitude42.00 km (26.1 miles)
Velocity29.70 km/s (66,437 mph)
Impact Energy0.1500 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.1500 kilotons — Equivalent to 150 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2016

February 6, 2016
30.4S, 25.5W
13.0000 kt
April 10, 2016
22N, 149E
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May 16, 2016
3.2N, 6.6E
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June 27, 2016
15.8N, 11.9W
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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 December 23, 2016 at 03:29:09 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.1500 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 150 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 21.3N, 49.3E 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.