Fireball Event — March 9, 2017
40.5N, 18W · Alt: 23.00 km · Vel: 36.50 km/s
Key Takeaway
This fireball event occurred on March 9, 2017 near 40.5N, 18W . It released an estimated 1.1000 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 23.00 km. Entry velocity was 36.50 km/s.
1.1000 kt
Impact Energy
23.00 km
Altitude
36.50 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy
Event Location
Event Details
| Date/Time (UTC) | 2017-03-09 04:16:37 UTC |
| Latitude | 40.5000000 |
| Longitude | -18.0000000 |
| Altitude | 23.00 km (14.3 miles) |
| Velocity | 36.50 km/s (81,648 mph) |
| Impact Energy | 1.1000 kilotons TNT |
| Total Radiated Energy | 0.0 MJ |
Energy Context
"1.1000 kilotons — Equivalent to 1,100 tons of TNT"
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did this fireball event occur?
This fireball was detected on March 9, 2017 at 04:16:37 UTC.
How powerful was this fireball?
The estimated total impact energy was 1.1000 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 1,100 tons of TNT.
Where was this fireball detected?
The fireball was detected at coordinates 40.5N, 18W at an altitude of 23.00 km (14.3 miles).
Data from NASA/JPL Center for Near Earth Object Studies (CNEOS). This site is not affiliated with NASA or JPL.