Fireball Event — February 8, 2018

42.9N, 179.7E · Alt: 43.50 km

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on February 8, 2018 near 42.9N, 179.7E . It released an estimated 0.9100 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 43.50 km.

0.9100 kt
Impact Energy
43.50 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2018-02-08 22:21:40 UTC
Latitude42.9000000
Longitude179.7000000
Altitude43.50 km (27 miles)
Velocity
Impact Energy0.9100 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.9100 kilotons — Equivalent to 910 tons of TNT"

Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on February 8, 2018 at 22:21:40 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.9100 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 910 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 42.9N, 179.7E at an altitude of 43.50 km (27 miles).

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