Fireball Event — October 20, 2021

59N, 154.3E · Alt: 31.40 km · Vel: 27.50 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on October 20, 2021 near 59N, 154.3E . It released an estimated 0.1300 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 31.40 km. Entry velocity was 27.50 km/s.

0.1300 kt
Impact Energy
31.40 km
Altitude
27.50 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2021-10-20 00:43:53 UTC
Latitude59.0000000
Longitude154.3000000
Altitude31.40 km (19.5 miles)
Velocity27.50 km/s (61,516 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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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on October 20, 2021 at 00:43:53 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 59N, 154.3E at an altitude of 31.40 km (19.5 miles).

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