Fireball Event — November 17, 2018

47.3N, 172.9W · Alt: 32.50 km · Vel: 19.10 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on November 17, 2018 near 47.3N, 172.9W . It released an estimated 0.5400 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 32.50 km. Entry velocity was 19.10 km/s.

0.5400 kt
Impact Energy
32.50 km
Altitude
19.10 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2018-11-17 21:48:23 UTC
Latitude47.3000000
Longitude-172.9000000
Altitude32.50 km (20.2 miles)
Velocity19.10 km/s (42,726 mph)
Impact Energy0.5400 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.5400 kilotons — Equivalent to 540 tons of TNT"

Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on November 17, 2018 at 21:48:23 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.5400 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 540 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 47.3N, 172.9W at an altitude of 32.50 km (20.2 miles).

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