Fireball Event — February 25, 2017

29.5N, 13.5E · Alt: 25.40 km · Vel: 12.20 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on February 25, 2017 near 29.5N, 13.5E . It released an estimated 0.2800 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 25.40 km. Entry velocity was 12.20 km/s.

0.2800 kt
Impact Energy
25.40 km
Altitude
12.20 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2017-02-25 01:22:58 UTC
Latitude29.5000000
Longitude13.5000000
Altitude25.40 km (15.8 miles)
Velocity12.20 km/s (27,291 mph)
Impact Energy0.2800 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.2800 kilotons — Equivalent to 280 tons of TNT"

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on February 25, 2017 at 01:22:58 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.2800 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 280 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 29.5N, 13.5E at an altitude of 25.40 km (15.8 miles).

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