Fireball Event — September 6, 2021

2.1S, 111.8W · Alt: 26.00 km · Vel: 13.60 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on September 6, 2021 near 2.1S, 111.8W . It released an estimated 0.0920 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 26.00 km. Entry velocity was 13.60 km/s.

0.0920 kt
Impact Energy
26.00 km
Altitude
13.60 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2021-09-06 17:55:41 UTC
Latitude-2.1000000
Longitude-111.8000000
Altitude26.00 km (16.2 miles)
Velocity13.60 km/s (30,422 mph)
Impact Energy0.0920 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.0920 kilotons — Equivalent to 92,000 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
0.7500 kt
April 2, 2021
71.2N, 106.7E
0.5200 kt
September 29, 2021
53.9N, 148W
0.4900 kt
March 6, 2021
48.6S, 90.4E
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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 September 6, 2021 at 17:55:41 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.0920 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 92,000 kg of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 2.1S, 111.8W at an altitude of 26.00 km (16.2 miles).

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