Fireball Event — February 7, 2017
27.4S, 14.8W · Alt: 54.00 km
Key Takeaway
This fireball event occurred on February 7, 2017 near 27.4S, 14.8W . It released an estimated 0.0730 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 54.00 km.
0.0730 kt
Impact Energy
54.00 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy
Event Location
Event Details
| Date/Time (UTC) | 2017-02-07 17:37:31 UTC |
| Latitude | -27.4000000 |
| Longitude | -14.8000000 |
| Altitude | 54.00 km (33.6 miles) |
| Velocity | — |
| Impact Energy | 0.0730 kilotons TNT |
| Total Radiated Energy | 0.0 MJ |
Energy Context
"0.0730 kilotons — Equivalent to 73,000 kg of TNT"
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did this fireball event occur?
This fireball was detected on February 7, 2017 at 17:37:31 UTC.
How powerful was this fireball?
The estimated total impact energy was 0.0730 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 73,000 kg of TNT.
Where was this fireball detected?
The fireball was detected at coordinates 27.4S, 14.8W at an altitude of 54.00 km (33.6 miles).
Data from NASA/JPL Center for Near Earth Object Studies (CNEOS). This site is not affiliated with NASA or JPL.