Fireball Event — November 28, 2019

22.1S, 25.7E · Alt: 22.50 km · Vel: 24.70 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on November 28, 2019 near 22.1S, 25.7E . It released an estimated 0.0880 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 22.50 km. Entry velocity was 24.70 km/s.

0.0880 kt
Impact Energy
22.50 km
Altitude
24.70 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2019-11-28 11:55:02 UTC
Latitude-22.1000000
Longitude25.7000000
Altitude22.50 km (14 miles)
Velocity24.70 km/s (55,252 mph)
Impact Energy0.0880 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.0880 kilotons — Equivalent to 88,000 kg of TNT"

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May 17, 2004
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0.1800 kt
February 2, 2025
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February 24, 2012
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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
4.3000 kt
February 1, 2019
22.5N, 83.8W
1.7000 kt
May 21, 2019
38.8S, 137.5E
1.6000 kt
July 23, 2019
44.6N, 147.6W
0.6900 kt
October 10, 2019
44.3N, 122.9E
0.5700 kt

Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on November 28, 2019 at 11:55:02 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.0880 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 88,000 kg of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 22.1S, 25.7E at an altitude of 22.50 km (14 miles).

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