Fireball Event — November 28, 2020

33.3N, 135.1E · Alt: 28.10 km · Vel: 19.60 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on November 28, 2020 near 33.3N, 135.1E . It released an estimated 0.0730 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 28.10 km. Entry velocity was 19.60 km/s.

0.0730 kt
Impact Energy
28.10 km
Altitude
19.60 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2020-11-28 16:34:10 UTC
Latitude33.3000000
Longitude135.1000000
Altitude28.10 km (17.5 miles)
Velocity19.60 km/s (43,844 mph)
Impact Energy0.0730 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.0730 kilotons — Equivalent to 73,000 kg of TNT"

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on November 28, 2020 at 16:34:10 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.0730 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 73,000 kg of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 33.3N, 135.1E at an altitude of 28.10 km (17.5 miles).

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