Fireball Event — December 11, 2019

47.7N, 161.7E · Alt: 37.00 km · Vel: 17.80 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on December 11, 2019 near 47.7N, 161.7E . It released an estimated 0.0890 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 37.00 km. Entry velocity was 17.80 km/s.

0.0890 kt
Impact Energy
37.00 km
Altitude
17.80 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2019-12-11 01:19:10 UTC
Latitude47.7000000
Longitude161.7000000
Altitude37.00 km (23 miles)
Velocity17.80 km/s (39,818 mph)
Impact Energy0.0890 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.0890 kilotons — Equivalent to 89,000 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
4.3000 kt
February 1, 2019
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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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on December 11, 2019 at 01:19:10 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.0890 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 89,000 kg of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 47.7N, 161.7E at an altitude of 37.00 km (23 miles).

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