Fireball Event — June 21, 2018

52.8N, 38.1E · Alt: 27.20 km · Vel: 14.40 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on June 21, 2018 near 52.8N, 38.1E . It released an estimated 2.8000 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 27.20 km. Entry velocity was 14.40 km/s.

2.8000 kt
Impact Energy
27.20 km
Altitude
14.40 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2018-06-21 01:16:20 UTC
Latitude52.8000000
Longitude38.1000000
Altitude27.20 km (16.9 miles)
Velocity14.40 km/s (32,212 mph)
Impact Energy2.8000 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"2.8000 kilotons — Equivalent to 2,800 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2018

December 18, 2018
56.9N, 172.4E
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September 25, 2018
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1.9000 kt
July 25, 2018
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1.4000 kt
April 19, 2018
22.2S, 72.6E
1.2000 kt
November 20, 2018
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1.1000 kt
February 8, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on June 21, 2018 at 01:16:20 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 2.8000 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 2,800 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 52.8N, 38.1E at an altitude of 27.20 km (16.9 miles).

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