Fireball Event — May 3, 2018

46.9N, 7.5W · Alt: 39.00 km · Vel: 11.50 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on May 3, 2018 near 46.9N, 7.5W . It released an estimated 0.1400 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 39.00 km. Entry velocity was 11.50 km/s.

0.1400 kt
Impact Energy
39.00 km
Altitude
11.50 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2018-05-03 07:23:59 UTC
Latitude46.9000000
Longitude-7.5000000
Altitude39.00 km (24.2 miles)
Velocity11.50 km/s (25,725 mph)
Impact Energy0.1400 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.1400 kilotons — Equivalent to 140 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2018

December 18, 2018
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49.0000 kt
June 21, 2018
52.8N, 38.1E
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September 25, 2018
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July 25, 2018
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April 19, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on May 3, 2018 at 07:23:59 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.1400 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 140 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 46.9N, 7.5W at an altitude of 39.00 km (24.2 miles).

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