Fireball Event — August 21, 2018
39.2S, 162.9W · Alt: 37.00 km
Key Takeaway
This fireball event occurred on August 21, 2018 near 39.2S, 162.9W . It released an estimated 0.0880 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 37.00 km.
0.0880 kt
Impact Energy
37.00 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy
Event Location
Event Details
| Date/Time (UTC) | 2018-08-21 12:26:14 UTC |
| Latitude | -39.2000000 |
| Longitude | -162.9000000 |
| Altitude | 37.00 km (23 miles) |
| Velocity | — |
| Impact Energy | 0.0880 kilotons TNT |
| Total Radiated Energy | 0.0 MJ |
Energy Context
"0.0880 kilotons — Equivalent to 88,000 kg of TNT"
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did this fireball event occur?
This fireball was detected on August 21, 2018 at 12:26:14 UTC.
How powerful was this fireball?
The estimated total impact energy was 0.0880 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 88,000 kg of TNT.
Where was this fireball detected?
The fireball was detected at coordinates 39.2S, 162.9W at an altitude of 37.00 km (23 miles).
Data from NASA/JPL Center for Near Earth Object Studies (CNEOS). This site is not affiliated with NASA or JPL.