Fireball Event — November 17, 2021

6.8S, 119.1E · Alt: 35.00 km · Vel: 23.00 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on November 17, 2021 near 6.8S, 119.1E . It released an estimated 0.0890 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 35.00 km. Entry velocity was 23.00 km/s.

0.0890 kt
Impact Energy
35.00 km
Altitude
23.00 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2021-11-17 15:53:11 UTC
Latitude-6.8000000
Longitude119.1000000
Altitude35.00 km (21.7 miles)
Velocity23.00 km/s (51,450 mph)
Impact Energy0.0890 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.0890 kilotons — Equivalent to 89,000 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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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 November 17, 2021 at 15:53:11 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.0890 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 89,000 kg of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 6.8S, 119.1E at an altitude of 35.00 km (21.7 miles).

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