Fireball Event — November 19, 2017

24.2S, 135E · Alt: 33.30 km · Vel: 11.40 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on November 19, 2017 near 24.2S, 135E . It released an estimated 0.0980 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 33.30 km. Entry velocity was 11.40 km/s.

0.0980 kt
Impact Energy
33.30 km
Altitude
11.40 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2017-11-19 04:17:32 UTC
Latitude-24.2000000
Longitude135.0000000
Altitude33.30 km (20.7 miles)
Velocity11.40 km/s (25,501 mph)
Impact Energy0.0980 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.0980 kilotons — Equivalent to 98,000 kg of TNT"

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June 5, 2016
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Other Fireballs in 2017

December 15, 2017
60.2N, 170E
7.9000 kt
March 11, 2017
28.3N, 60.2W
2.9000 kt
October 26, 2017
21.3S, 177.6E
1.7000 kt
June 20, 2017
54.2S, 133E
1.2000 kt
March 9, 2017
40.5N, 18W
1.1000 kt
February 18, 2017
6.2N, 60.4E
0.8500 kt

Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on November 19, 2017 at 04:17:32 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.0980 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 98,000 kg of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 24.2S, 135E at an altitude of 33.30 km (20.7 miles).

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