Fireball Event — January 6, 2018

55.8N, 52.5E · Alt: 26.00 km · Vel: 21.00 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on January 6, 2018 near 55.8N, 52.5E . It released an estimated 0.0860 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 26.00 km. Entry velocity was 21.00 km/s.

0.0860 kt
Impact Energy
26.00 km
Altitude
21.00 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2018-01-06 21:24:21 UTC
Latitude55.8000000
Longitude52.5000000
Altitude26.00 km (16.2 miles)
Velocity21.00 km/s (46,976 mph)
Impact Energy0.0860 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.0860 kilotons — Equivalent to 86,000 kg of TNT"

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December 20, 2021
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January 22, 2007
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June 21, 2018
52.8N, 38.1E
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Other Fireballs in 2018

December 18, 2018
56.9N, 172.4E
49.0000 kt
June 21, 2018
52.8N, 38.1E
2.8000 kt
September 25, 2018
23.5S, 56.8E
1.9000 kt
July 25, 2018
76.9N, 69W
1.4000 kt
April 19, 2018
22.2S, 72.6E
1.2000 kt
November 20, 2018
25.3N, 6.7W
1.1000 kt

Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on January 6, 2018 at 21:24:21 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.0860 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 86,000 kg of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 55.8N, 52.5E at an altitude of 26.00 km (16.2 miles).

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