Fireball Event — July 22, 2020

20S, 103.8W · Alt: 36.00 km

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on July 22, 2020 near 20S, 103.8W . It released an estimated 0.0810 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 36.00 km.

0.0810 kt
Impact Energy
36.00 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2020-07-22 02:55:40 UTC
Latitude-20.0000000
Longitude-103.8000000
Altitude36.00 km (22.4 miles)
Velocity
Impact Energy0.0810 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.0810 kilotons — Equivalent to 81,000 kg of TNT"

Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on July 22, 2020 at 02:55:40 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.0810 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 81,000 kg of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 20S, 103.8W at an altitude of 36.00 km (22.4 miles).

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