Fireball Event — July 25, 2018

76.9N, 69W · Alt: 43.30 km · Vel: 24.40 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on July 25, 2018 near 76.9N, 69W . It released an estimated 1.4000 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 43.30 km. Entry velocity was 24.40 km/s.

1.4000 kt
Impact Energy
43.30 km
Altitude
24.40 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2018-07-25 21:55:23 UTC
Latitude76.9000000
Longitude-69.0000000
Altitude43.30 km (26.9 miles)
Velocity24.40 km/s (54,581 mph)
Impact Energy1.4000 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"1.4000 kilotons — Equivalent to 1,400 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2018

December 18, 2018
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June 21, 2018
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September 25, 2018
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April 19, 2018
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November 20, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on July 25, 2018 at 21:55:23 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 1.4000 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 1,400 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 76.9N, 69W at an altitude of 43.30 km (26.9 miles).

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