Fireball Event — May 16, 2021
52.1S, 171.2W · Alt: 37.00 km
Key Takeaway
This fireball event occurred on May 16, 2021 near 52.1S, 171.2W . It released an estimated 0.1400 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 37.00 km.
0.1400 kt
Impact Energy
37.00 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy
Event Location
Event Details
| Date/Time (UTC) | 2021-05-16 15:51:07 UTC |
| Latitude | -52.1000000 |
| Longitude | -171.2000000 |
| Altitude | 37.00 km (23 miles) |
| Velocity | — |
| Impact Energy | 0.1400 kilotons TNT |
| Total Radiated Energy | 0.0 MJ |
Energy Context
"0.1400 kilotons — Equivalent to 140 tons of TNT"
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did this fireball event occur?
This fireball was detected on May 16, 2021 at 15:51:07 UTC.
How powerful was this fireball?
The estimated total impact energy was 0.1400 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 140 tons of TNT.
Where was this fireball detected?
The fireball was detected at coordinates 52.1S, 171.2W at an altitude of 37.00 km (23 miles).
Data from NASA/JPL Center for Near Earth Object Studies (CNEOS). This site is not affiliated with NASA or JPL.