Fireball Event — March 5, 2021

81.1S, 141.1E · Alt: 32.50 km · Vel: 23.30 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on March 5, 2021 near 81.1S, 141.1E . It released an estimated 0.1300 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 32.50 km. Entry velocity was 23.30 km/s.

0.1300 kt
Impact Energy
32.50 km
Altitude
23.30 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2021-03-05 13:50:01 UTC
Latitude-81.1000000
Longitude141.1000000
Altitude32.50 km (20.2 miles)
Velocity23.30 km/s (52,121 mph)
Impact Energy0.1300 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.1300 kilotons — Equivalent to 130 tons of TNT"

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November 10, 2003
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Other Fireballs in 2021

July 5, 2021
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January 31, 2021
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April 2, 2021
71.2N, 106.7E
0.5200 kt
September 29, 2021
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0.4900 kt
March 6, 2021
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0.4500 kt
January 29, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on March 5, 2021 at 13:50:01 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.1300 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 130 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 81.1S, 141.1E at an altitude of 32.50 km (20.2 miles).

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