Fireball Event — January 24, 2020

28N, 35.8W · Alt: 32.00 km · Vel: 21.20 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on January 24, 2020 near 28N, 35.8W . It released an estimated 0.1100 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 32.00 km. Entry velocity was 21.20 km/s.

0.1100 kt
Impact Energy
32.00 km
Altitude
21.20 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2020-01-24 11:13:30 UTC
Latitude28.0000000
Longitude-35.8000000
Altitude32.00 km (19.9 miles)
Velocity21.20 km/s (47,423 mph)
Impact Energy0.1100 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.1100 kilotons — Equivalent to 110 tons of TNT"

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on January 24, 2020 at 11:13:30 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.1100 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 110 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 28N, 35.8W at an altitude of 32.00 km (19.9 miles).

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