Fireball Event — February 28, 2021

9.2N, 64.1W

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on February 28, 2021 near 9.2N, 64.1W . It released an estimated 0.0790 kilotons of energy.

0.0790 kt
Impact Energy
— km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2021-02-28 03:47:37 UTC
Latitude9.2000000
Longitude-64.1000000
Altitude—
Velocity—
Impact Energy0.0790 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.0790 kilotons — Equivalent to 79,000 kg of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2021

July 5, 2021
44.3N, 164.2W
1.8000 kt
January 31, 2021
5.3N, 115.2E
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April 2, 2021
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September 29, 2021
53.9N, 148W
0.4900 kt
March 6, 2021
48.6S, 90.4E
0.4500 kt
January 29, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on February 28, 2021 at 03:47:37 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.0790 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 79,000 kg of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 9.2N, 64.1W.

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