Fireball Event — October 28, 2021

4.1S, 138.7W · Alt: 35.20 km

0.0970 kt
Impact Energy
35.20 km
Altitude
— km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2021-10-28 09:10:29 UTC
Latitude-4.1000000
Longitude-138.7000000
Altitude35.20 km (21.9 miles)
Velocity—
Impact Energy0.0970 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.0970 kilotons — Equivalent to 97,000 kg of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2021

July 5, 2021
44.3N, 164.2W
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January 31, 2021
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April 2, 2021
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September 29, 2021
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0.4900 kt
March 6, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on October 28, 2021 at 09:10:29 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.0970 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 97,000 kg of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 4.1S, 138.7W at an altitude of 35.20 km (21.9 miles).

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