Fireball Event — March 26, 2020

38.3S, 23.5E · Alt: 26.50 km · Vel: 20.70 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on March 26, 2020 near 38.3S, 23.5E . It released an estimated 0.3500 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 26.50 km. Entry velocity was 20.70 km/s.

0.3500 kt
Impact Energy
26.50 km
Altitude
20.70 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2020-03-26 23:27:56 UTC
Latitude-38.3000000
Longitude23.5000000
Altitude26.50 km (16.5 miles)
Velocity20.70 km/s (46,305 mph)
Impact Energy0.3500 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.3500 kilotons — Equivalent to 350 tons of TNT"

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on March 26, 2020 at 23:27:56 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.3500 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 350 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 38.3S, 23.5E at an altitude of 26.50 km (16.5 miles).

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