Fireball Event — February 10, 2020

28.2N, 76.7E · Alt: 41.70 km · Vel: 31.70 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on February 10, 2020 near 28.2N, 76.7E . It released an estimated 0.0480 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 41.70 km. Entry velocity was 31.70 km/s.

0.0480 kt
Impact Energy
41.70 km
Altitude
31.70 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2020-02-10 23:48:17 UTC
Latitude28.2000000
Longitude76.7000000
Altitude41.70 km (25.9 miles)
Velocity31.70 km/s (70,911 mph)
Impact Energy0.0480 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.0480 kilotons — Equivalent to 48,000 kg of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2020

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October 23, 2020
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March 4, 2020
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May 18, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on February 10, 2020 at 23:48:17 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.0480 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 48,000 kg of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 28.2N, 76.7E at an altitude of 41.70 km (25.9 miles).

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