Fireball Event — January 27, 2020

30.4N, 1.5E · Alt: 32.50 km · Vel: 19.80 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on January 27, 2020 near 30.4N, 1.5E . It released an estimated 0.2000 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 32.50 km. Entry velocity was 19.80 km/s.

0.2000 kt
Impact Energy
32.50 km
Altitude
19.80 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2020-01-27 05:39:13 UTC
Latitude30.4000000
Longitude1.5000000
Altitude32.50 km (20.2 miles)
Velocity19.80 km/s (44,291 mph)
Impact Energy0.2000 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.2000 kilotons — Equivalent to 200 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2020

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March 4, 2020
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January 15, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on January 27, 2020 at 05:39:13 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.2000 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 200 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 30.4N, 1.5E at an altitude of 32.50 km (20.2 miles).

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