Fireball Event — December 31, 2017

63.5S, 101.3W · Alt: 64.50 km

0.2100 kt
Impact Energy
64.50 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2017-12-31 09:36:10 UTC
Latitude-63.5000000
Longitude-101.3000000
Altitude64.50 km (40.1 miles)
Velocity—
Impact Energy0.2100 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.2100 kilotons — Equivalent to 210 tons of TNT"

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on December 31, 2017 at 09:36:10 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.2100 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 210 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 63.5S, 101.3W at an altitude of 64.50 km (40.1 miles).

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