Fireball Event — August 30, 2020

26N, 133.5E · Alt: 27.80 km · Vel: 23.40 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on August 30, 2020 near 26N, 133.5E . It released an estimated 0.2000 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 27.80 km. Entry velocity was 23.40 km/s.

0.2000 kt
Impact Energy
27.80 km
Altitude
23.40 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2020-08-30 16:08:21 UTC
Latitude26.0000000
Longitude133.5000000
Altitude27.80 km (17.3 miles)
Velocity23.40 km/s (52,344 mph)
Impact Energy0.2000 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.2000 kilotons — Equivalent to 200 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2020

December 22, 2020
31.9N, 96.2E
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on August 30, 2020 at 16:08:21 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.2000 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 200 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 26N, 133.5E at an altitude of 27.80 km (17.3 miles).

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