Fireball Event — November 14, 2018

37.6S, 83.5E · Alt: 37.00 km

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on November 14, 2018 near 37.6S, 83.5E . It released an estimated 0.0980 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 37.00 km.

0.0980 kt
Impact Energy
37.00 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2018-11-14 04:03:46 UTC
Latitude-37.6000000
Longitude83.5000000
Altitude37.00 km (23 miles)
Velocity—
Impact Energy0.0980 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.0980 kilotons — Equivalent to 98,000 kg of TNT"

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December 18, 2018
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June 21, 2018
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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 November 14, 2018 at 04:03:46 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.0980 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 98,000 kg of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 37.6S, 83.5E 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.