Fireball Event — April 7, 2018

72.4N, 78.7W · Alt: 31.50 km

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on April 7, 2018 near 72.4N, 78.7W . It released an estimated 0.2300 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 31.50 km.

0.2300 kt
Impact Energy
31.50 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2018-04-07 03:05:09 UTC
Latitude72.4000000
Longitude-78.7000000
Altitude31.50 km (19.6 miles)
Velocity
Impact Energy0.2300 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.2300 kilotons — Equivalent to 230 tons of TNT"

Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on April 7, 2018 at 03:05:09 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.2300 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 230 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 72.4N, 78.7W at an altitude of 31.50 km (19.6 miles).

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