Fireball Event — December 22, 2020

31.9N, 96.2E · Alt: 35.50 km · Vel: 13.60 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on December 22, 2020 near 31.9N, 96.2E . It released an estimated 12.0000 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 35.50 km. Entry velocity was 13.60 km/s.

12.0000 kt
Impact Energy
35.50 km
Altitude
13.60 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2020-12-22 23:23:28 UTC
Latitude31.9000000
Longitude96.2000000
Altitude35.50 km (22.1 miles)
Velocity13.60 km/s (30,422 mph)
Impact Energy12.0000 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"12.0000 kilotons — Equivalent to 12,000 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2020

October 23, 2020
30N, 71.9W
1.1000 kt
March 4, 2020
53.3S, 90.8E
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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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March 23, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on December 22, 2020 at 23:23:28 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 12.0000 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 12,000 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 31.9N, 96.2E at an altitude of 35.50 km (22.1 miles).

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