Fireball Event — December 15, 2017

60.2N, 170E · Alt: 20.00 km · Vel: 31.40 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on December 15, 2017 near 60.2N, 170E . It released an estimated 7.9000 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 20.00 km. Entry velocity was 31.40 km/s.

7.9000 kt
Impact Energy
20.00 km
Altitude
31.40 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2017-12-15 13:14:37 UTC
Latitude60.2000000
Longitude170.0000000
Altitude20.00 km (12.4 miles)
Velocity31.40 km/s (70,240 mph)
Impact Energy7.9000 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"7.9000 kilotons — Equivalent to 7,900 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2017

March 11, 2017
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2.9000 kt
October 26, 2017
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June 20, 2017
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March 9, 2017
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February 18, 2017
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December 29, 2017
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on December 15, 2017 at 13:14:37 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 7.9000 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 7,900 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 60.2N, 170E at an altitude of 20.00 km (12.4 miles).

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