Fireball Event — October 20, 2021

13.8N, 140.4W · Alt: 28.00 km

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on October 20, 2021 near 13.8N, 140.4W . It released an estimated 0.1900 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 28.00 km.

0.1900 kt
Impact Energy
28.00 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2021-10-20 08:41:50 UTC
Latitude13.8000000
Longitude-140.4000000
Altitude28.00 km (17.4 miles)
Velocity—
Impact Energy0.1900 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.1900 kilotons — Equivalent to 190 tons 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
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April 2, 2021
71.2N, 106.7E
0.5200 kt
September 29, 2021
53.9N, 148W
0.4900 kt
March 6, 2021
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0.4500 kt
January 29, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on October 20, 2021 at 08:41:50 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.1900 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 190 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 13.8N, 140.4W at an altitude of 28.00 km (17.4 miles).

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