Fireball Event — December 6, 2019

3.3S, 37.7W · Alt: 19.50 km

0.1400 kt
Impact Energy
19.50 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2019-12-06 10:19:57 UTC
Latitude-3.3000000
Longitude-37.7000000
Altitude19.50 km (12.1 miles)
Velocity—
Impact Energy0.1400 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.1400 kilotons — Equivalent to 140 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2019

June 22, 2019
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February 18, 2019
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February 1, 2019
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May 21, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on December 6, 2019 at 10:19:57 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.1400 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 140 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 3.3S, 37.7W at an altitude of 19.50 km (12.1 miles).

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