Fireball Event — October 19, 2020

48.6N, 93.9E · Alt: 40.70 km

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on October 19, 2020 near 48.6N, 93.9E . It released an estimated 0.0800 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 40.70 km.

0.0800 kt
Impact Energy
40.70 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2020-10-19 07:05:47 UTC
Latitude48.6000000
Longitude93.9000000
Altitude40.70 km (25.3 miles)
Velocity—
Impact Energy0.0800 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.0800 kilotons — Equivalent to 80,000 kg of TNT"

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July 29, 2021
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June 18, 2005
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Other Fireballs in 2020

December 22, 2020
31.9N, 96.2E
12.0000 kt
October 23, 2020
30N, 71.9W
1.1000 kt
March 4, 2020
53.3S, 90.8E
0.9800 kt
January 15, 2020
23.7S, 125.2W
0.5600 kt
May 18, 2020
38.7S, 77.2E
0.4000 kt
January 17, 2020
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0.3900 kt

Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on October 19, 2020 at 07:05:47 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.0800 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 80,000 kg of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 48.6N, 93.9E at an altitude of 40.70 km (25.3 miles).

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