Fireball Event — July 12, 2020

48.7S, 74E · Alt: 29.40 km · Vel: 18.30 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on July 12, 2020 near 48.7S, 74E . It released an estimated 0.2700 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 29.40 km. Entry velocity was 18.30 km/s.

0.2700 kt
Impact Energy
29.40 km
Altitude
18.30 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2020-07-12 07:50:31 UTC
Latitude-48.7000000
Longitude74.0000000
Altitude29.40 km (18.3 miles)
Velocity18.30 km/s (40,936 mph)
Impact Energy0.2700 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.2700 kilotons — Equivalent to 270 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2020

December 22, 2020
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October 23, 2020
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March 4, 2020
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January 15, 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 July 12, 2020 at 07:50:31 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.2700 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 270 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 48.7S, 74E at an altitude of 29.40 km (18.3 miles).

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