Fireball Event — May 26, 2019

56.6N, 25.3W · Alt: 24.40 km · Vel: 17.50 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on May 26, 2019 near 56.6N, 25.3W . It released an estimated 0.0820 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 24.40 km. Entry velocity was 17.50 km/s.

0.0820 kt
Impact Energy
24.40 km
Altitude
17.50 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2019-05-26 10:07:54 UTC
Latitude56.6000000
Longitude-25.3000000
Altitude24.40 km (15.2 miles)
Velocity17.50 km/s (39,146 mph)
Impact Energy0.0820 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.0820 kilotons — Equivalent to 82,000 kg of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2019

June 22, 2019
14.9N, 66.2W
6.0000 kt
February 18, 2019
15.5S, 25.3E
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February 1, 2019
22.5N, 83.8W
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May 21, 2019
38.8S, 137.5E
1.6000 kt
July 23, 2019
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October 10, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on May 26, 2019 at 10:07:54 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.0820 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 82,000 kg of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 56.6N, 25.3W at an altitude of 24.40 km (15.2 miles).

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