Fireball Event — November 7, 2020

59.8N, 16.8E · Alt: 22.30 km · Vel: 16.70 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on November 7, 2020 near 59.8N, 16.8E . It released an estimated 0.2600 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 22.30 km. Entry velocity was 16.70 km/s.

0.2600 kt
Impact Energy
22.30 km
Altitude
16.70 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2020-11-07 21:27:04 UTC
Latitude59.8000000
Longitude16.8000000
Altitude22.30 km (13.9 miles)
Velocity16.70 km/s (37,357 mph)
Impact Energy0.2600 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.2600 kilotons — Equivalent to 260 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 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 November 7, 2020 at 21:27:04 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.2600 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 260 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 59.8N, 16.8E at an altitude of 22.30 km (13.9 miles).

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