Fireball Event — July 29, 2021

42.4N, 98.4E · Alt: 26.40 km · Vel: 14.70 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on July 29, 2021 near 42.4N, 98.4E . It released an estimated 0.1300 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 26.40 km. Entry velocity was 14.70 km/s.

0.1300 kt
Impact Energy
26.40 km
Altitude
14.70 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2021-07-29 13:19:57 UTC
Latitude42.4000000
Longitude98.4000000
Altitude26.40 km (16.4 miles)
Velocity14.70 km/s (32,883 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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Other Fireballs in 2021

July 5, 2021
44.3N, 164.2W
1.8000 kt
January 31, 2021
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April 2, 2021
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0.5200 kt
September 29, 2021
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0.4900 kt
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 July 29, 2021 at 13:19:57 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 42.4N, 98.4E at an altitude of 26.40 km (16.4 miles).

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