Fireball Event — July 13, 2017

23.1N, 60.7E · Alt: 35.00 km · Vel: 13.70 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on July 13, 2017 near 23.1N, 60.7E . It released an estimated 0.2300 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 35.00 km. Entry velocity was 13.70 km/s.

0.2300 kt
Impact Energy
35.00 km
Altitude
13.70 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2017-07-13 09:30:36 UTC
Latitude23.1000000
Longitude60.7000000
Altitude35.00 km (21.7 miles)
Velocity13.70 km/s (30,646 mph)
Impact Energy0.2300 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.2300 kilotons — Equivalent to 230 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 July 13, 2017 at 09:30:36 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.2300 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 230 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 23.1N, 60.7E at an altitude of 35.00 km (21.7 miles).

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