Fireball Event — January 17, 2020

19.4N, 66W · Alt: 14.50 km · Vel: 15.50 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on January 17, 2020 near 19.4N, 66W . It released an estimated 0.3900 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 14.50 km. Entry velocity was 15.50 km/s.

0.3900 kt
Impact Energy
14.50 km
Altitude
15.50 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2020-01-17 21:29:46 UTC
Latitude19.4000000
Longitude-66.0000000
Altitude14.50 km (9 miles)
Velocity15.50 km/s (34,673 mph)
Impact Energy0.3900 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.3900 kilotons — Equivalent to 390 tons of TNT"

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on January 17, 2020 at 21:29:46 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.3900 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 390 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 19.4N, 66W at an altitude of 14.50 km (9 miles).

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