Fireball Event — September 28, 2019

12.5S, 107.2W · Alt: 52.00 km · Vel: 20.40 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on September 28, 2019 near 12.5S, 107.2W . It released an estimated 0.0780 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 52.00 km. Entry velocity was 20.40 km/s.

0.0780 kt
Impact Energy
52.00 km
Altitude
20.40 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2019-09-28 10:40:19 UTC
Latitude-12.5000000
Longitude-107.2000000
Altitude52.00 km (32.3 miles)
Velocity20.40 km/s (45,634 mph)
Impact Energy0.0780 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.0780 kilotons — Equivalent to 78,000 kg of TNT"

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on September 28, 2019 at 10:40:19 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.0780 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 78,000 kg of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 12.5S, 107.2W at an altitude of 52.00 km (32.3 miles).

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