Fireball Event — November 28, 2021

32.6N, 113.5E · Alt: 38.40 km · Vel: 19.70 km/s

Key Takeaway

This fireball event occurred on November 28, 2021 near 32.6N, 113.5E . It released an estimated 0.1000 kilotons of energy. Peak brightness was recorded at an altitude of 38.40 km. Entry velocity was 19.70 km/s.

0.1000 kt
Impact Energy
38.40 km
Altitude
19.70 km/s
Velocity
0.0 MJ
Radiated Energy

Event Location

Event Details

Date/Time (UTC)2021-11-28 18:06:50 UTC
Latitude32.6000000
Longitude113.5000000
Altitude38.40 km (23.9 miles)
Velocity19.70 km/s (44,068 mph)
Impact Energy0.1000 kilotons TNT
Total Radiated Energy0.0 MJ

Energy Context

"0.1000 kilotons — Equivalent to 100 tons of TNT"

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Other Fireballs in 2021

July 5, 2021
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January 31, 2021
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September 29, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did this fireball event occur?

This fireball was detected on November 28, 2021 at 18:06:50 UTC.

How powerful was this fireball?

The estimated total impact energy was 0.1000 kilotons of TNT. Equivalent to 100 tons of TNT.

Where was this fireball detected?

The fireball was detected at coordinates 32.6N, 113.5E at an altitude of 38.40 km (23.9 miles).

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