Fireball Event — November 20, 2018

25.3N, 6.7W · Alt: 27.40 km · Vel: 17.40 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on November 20, 2018 near 25.3N, 6.7W . It released an estimated 1.1000 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 27.40 km. Entry velocity was 17.40 km/s.

1.1000 kt
Impact Energy
27.40 km
Altitude
17.40 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2018-11-20 17:30:27 UTC
Latitude25.3000000
Longitude-6.7000000
Altitude27.40 km (17 miles)
Velocity17.40 km/s (38,923 mph)
Impact Energy1.1000 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"1.1000 kilotons — Equivalent to 1,100 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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July 25, 2018
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April 19, 2018
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February 8, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on November 20, 2018 at 17:30:27 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 1.1000 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 1,100 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 25.3N, 6.7W at an altitude of 27.40 km (17 miles).

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