Fireball Event — July 23, 2017

6.6S, 69.7W · Alt: 38.00 km · Vel: 17.20 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on July 23, 2017 near 6.6S, 69.7W . It released an estimated 0.1400 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 38.00 km. Entry velocity was 17.20 km/s.

0.1400 kt
Impact Energy
38.00 km
Altitude
17.20 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2017-07-23 06:12:38 UTC
Latitude-6.6000000
Longitude-69.7000000
Altitude38.00 km (23.6 miles)
Velocity17.20 km/s (38,475 mph)
Impact Energy0.1400 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.1400 kilotons — Equivalent to 140 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2017

December 15, 2017
60.2N, 170E
7.9000 kt
March 11, 2017
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October 26, 2017
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June 20, 2017
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1.2000 kt
March 9, 2017
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February 18, 2017
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on July 23, 2017 at 06:12:38 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.1400 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 140 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 6.6S, 69.7W at an altitude of 38.00 km (23.6 miles).

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