Fireball Event — July 20, 2020

51.8S, 11.2W · Alt: 31.60 km · Vel: 14.10 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on July 20, 2020 near 51.8S, 11.2W . It released an estimated 0.1700 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 31.60 km. Entry velocity was 14.10 km/s.

0.1700 kt
Impact Energy
31.60 km
Altitude
14.10 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2020-07-20 21:25:09 UTC
Latitude-51.8000000
Longitude-11.2000000
Altitude31.60 km (19.6 miles)
Velocity14.10 km/s (31,541 mph)
Impact Energy0.1700 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.1700 kilotons — Equivalent to 170 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2020

December 22, 2020
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12.0000 kt
October 23, 2020
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March 4, 2020
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0.9800 kt
January 15, 2020
23.7S, 125.2W
0.5600 kt
May 18, 2020
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0.4000 kt
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on July 20, 2020 at 21:25:09 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.1700 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 170 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 51.8S, 11.2W at an altitude of 31.60 km (19.6 miles).

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