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 |
| Latitude | 42.9000000 |
| Longitude | 179.7000000 |
| Altitude | 43.50 km (27 miles) |
| Velocity | — |
| Impact Energy | 0.9100 kilotons TNT |
| Total Radiated Energy | 0.0 MJ |
Energy Context
"0.9100 kilotons — Equivalent to 910 tons of TNT"
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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.