Fireball Event — April 2, 2021

71.2N, 106.7E · Alt: 40.00 km · Vel: 14.10 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on April 2, 2021 near 71.2N, 106.7E . It released an estimated 0.5200 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 40.00 km. Entry velocity was 14.10 km/s.

0.5200 kt
Impact Energy
40.00 km
Altitude
14.10 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2021-04-02 15:52:57 UTC
Latitude71.2000000
Longitude106.7000000
Altitude40.00 km (24.9 miles)
Velocity14.10 km/s (31,541 mph)
Impact Energy0.5200 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.5200 kilotons — Equivalent to 520 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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September 29, 2021
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March 6, 2021
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January 29, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on April 2, 2021 at 15:52:57 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.5200 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 520 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 71.2N, 106.7E at an altitude of 40.00 km (24.9 miles).

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