Fireball Event — October 23, 2017

28.8N, 44.6E · Alt: 35.40 km · Vel: 16.70 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on October 23, 2017 near 28.8N, 44.6E . It released an estimated 0.0890 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 35.40 km. Entry velocity was 16.70 km/s.

0.0890 kt
Impact Energy
35.40 km
Altitude
16.70 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2017-10-23 15:31:22 UTC
Latitude28.8000000
Longitude44.6000000
Altitude35.40 km (22 miles)
Velocity16.70 km/s (37,357 mph)
Impact Energy0.0890 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.0890 kilotons — Equivalent to 89,000 kg of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2017

December 15, 2017
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June 20, 2017
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on October 23, 2017 at 15:31:22 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.0890 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 89,000 kg of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 28.8N, 44.6E at an altitude of 35.40 km (22 miles).

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