Fireball Event — October 26, 2017

21.3S, 177.6E · Alt: 42.50 km

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on October 26, 2017 near 21.3S, 177.6E . It released an estimated 1.7000 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 42.50 km.

1.7000 kt
Impact Energy
42.50 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2017-10-26 22:05:34 UTC
Latitude-21.3000000
Longitude177.6000000
Altitude42.50 km (26.4 miles)
Velocity
Impact Energy1.7000 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"1.7000 kilotons — Equivalent to 1,700 tons of TNT"

Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on October 26, 2017 at 22:05:34 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 1.7000 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 1,700 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 21.3S, 177.6E at an altitude of 42.50 km (26.4 miles).

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