Fireball Event — February 2, 2021

48.7N, 80.1E · Alt: 20.00 km · Vel: 12.80 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on February 2, 2021 near 48.7N, 80.1E . It released an estimated 0.1200 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 20.00 km. Entry velocity was 12.80 km/s.

0.1200 kt
Impact Energy
20.00 km
Altitude
12.80 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2021-02-02 10:03:20 UTC
Latitude48.7000000
Longitude80.1000000
Altitude20.00 km (12.4 miles)
Velocity12.80 km/s (28,633 mph)
Impact Energy0.1200 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.1200 kilotons — Equivalent to 120 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2021

July 5, 2021
44.3N, 164.2W
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January 31, 2021
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April 2, 2021
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September 29, 2021
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March 6, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on February 2, 2021 at 10:03:20 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.1200 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 120 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 48.7N, 80.1E at an altitude of 20.00 km (12.4 miles).

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