Fireball Event — May 22, 2017

49.6S, 157.6W · Alt: 33.00 km

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on May 22, 2017 near 49.6S, 157.6W . It released an estimated 0.1300 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 33.00 km.

0.1300 kt
Impact Energy
33.00 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2017-05-22 17:44:39 UTC
Latitude-49.6000000
Longitude-157.6000000
Altitude33.00 km (20.5 miles)
Velocity—
Impact Energy0.1300 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.1300 kilotons — Equivalent to 130 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2017

December 15, 2017
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March 11, 2017
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October 26, 2017
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June 20, 2017
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March 9, 2017
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on May 22, 2017 at 17:44:39 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.1300 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 130 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 49.6S, 157.6W at an altitude of 33.00 km (20.5 miles).

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